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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Honda HR-V Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
9,809miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Honda HR-V, 1% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,809 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“At 9808/9809 miles my car developed what I thought was a fuel leak. In close quarters like my garage it is powerful and dangerous in my garage due to a pilot light for the water heater. ( explosion danger). The car was pressure tested and worker suggested it was an additive to las vegas fuel. My car was showing 3 bars filled in the fuel tank. I filled the tank and the smell stopped. 2 weeks later the smell is back. Tank has been filled and yet this time the smell has persisted. Apparently it makes no difference at this point what the fuel level is nor the temperature outside. …”

NHTSA complaint #11071612, filed 2018-02, 9,809 miles

“Our 2016 Honda HR-V experienced a significant issue when the fuel pump unexpectedly failed, causing the car to stall while driving uphill over an overpass. Thankfully, this incident occurred in town. It could have happened while driving on the interstate, which would have posed a severe safety risk to our family. We promptly had the Honda HR-V towed to our local Honda dealership for diagnosis and repair, where we were presented with a bill totaling over $900, including sales tax, for replacing the fuel pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #11574685, filed 2024-02

“The odometer cluster began flickering and froze up disallowing driver the ability to view mileage, fuel level, and other maintenance information. The safety of all involved will be severely impacted if car runs out of gas during trip. The problem is cited in a number of online posts related to this make and model. The problem is too expensive to diagnose and or repair at a dealership. The problem increases with outside environmental temperature changes. cluster works occasionally if driver taps odometer cluster screen. …”

NHTSA complaint #11618145, filed 2024-10

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027117%
202615%
202536%
202433%
202341%
202256%
202112%
20202630%
20196527%
20184126%
2017119%
201631%

Other parts of the 2016 Honda HR-V

Transmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda HR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology