Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Honda HR-V, the most recent reported on November 1, 2018 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (76 complaints), followed by electrical system (57).

How many 2016 Honda HR-V complaints mention a crash or fire?

13 of 243 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Honda HR-V recalls and problems

2 recalls and 243 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda HR-V.

recalls

243

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Honda HR-V recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V777000 · reported November 1, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 64,785 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Equipment: other, labels · Tires

NHTSA campaign 15V472000 · reported July 28, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 11,511 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
The risk: If the tire placard is missing the driver or owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires, resulting in over or under tire inflation which potentially increases the risk of a tire failure and crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT2, or JT4.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train76
Electrical system57
Unknown or other45
Engine23
Service brakes23
Structure22
Vehicle speed control14
Air bags13
Exterior lighting10
Seats8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 19, 2026 · Power train
Transmission blew while on highway in 2025

Oct 16, 2026 · Electrical system · 194,000 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2016 Honda HR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle advertised mileage was 92,340. However, after the purchase, the contact noticed that the mileage was approximately 83,000. While driving at a…

Oct 12, 2026 · Power train
Vehicle: 2016 Honda HR-V Approximate Mileage: 114,400 miles Incident Description: While driving at highway speeds on the freeway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power and dropped into an emergency "limp mode." The vehicle suddenly refused to accelerate and could not maintain highway speeds…

Oct 6, 2026 · Engine
Description of Safety Defect: This vehicle represents an immediate public safety hazard and total safety certification invalidation due to an unauthorized, mismatched engine model swap executed by Camelback Toyota Collision Center under Workfile ID: …. The facility utilized official manufacturer network credentials…

Sep 1, 2026 · Unknown or other
The factory white paint on my 2016 Honda HR-V is severely peeling, and delaminating from the vehicle body panels. The paint failure has exposed bare metal beneath, resulting in rapid corrosion and rust formation. Large flakes of paint have detached while driving at highway speeds, creating a dangerous flying debris…

HR-V model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	2	243	13	1
2017	0	123	13	0
2018	3	160	11	0
2019	7	237	19	1

Across all years, the 2023 HR-V has the most complaints (687). All Honda HR-V years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Honda HR-V, the most recent reported on November 1, 2018 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda HR-V?: Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (76 complaints), followed by electrical system (57).
How many 2016 Honda HR-V complaints mention a crash or fire?: 13 of 243 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 19, 2026.