2018 Honda HR-V Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,066miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Honda HR-V, 4% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,066 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On March 11, 2025 I took my car to Gardena Honda for a fuel pump recall for my 2018 Honda HR-v ex. On September 17, 2025 I had a system malfunction where the doors were locking and unlocking the dashboard went black and a car symbol with doors opened appear on the dash, the car shut off and I tried to brake but they did not work, I hit a car in front of me and when the airbags did not deploy I hit my mouth on the steering wheel and knock out 3 of 4 teeth that I had work done on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11701628, filed 2025-11“A 27 mph head on collision. Drivers side door does not open. Approximately 6,500.00 worth of damage. Not 1 airbag deployed. Driver was wearing seat belt. The car is approx. 4 yrs old. well maintained. Inspected not long before the accident. I am very concerned at 27mph head on collision the air bags do not deploy, At what speed will they?? Or will they deploy at all? The HR-V has a 5 star rating. I will not even give my honda a 1/2 star at this point”
NHTSA complaint #11466633, filed 2022-05“On September 17. 2025 I was at a red light on Normandie Avenue and Exposition Blvd the light turned green and as I was entering the intersection going southbound my doors on the vehicle started locking and un locking, my dashboard went black and the car shut off, The Braking system malfunction, the airbag did not deploy, my knees hit the bottom part of the dashboard and my mouth hit the steering wheel knocking out several teeth. The dashboard only had an airbag code, a brake code and a vehicle with the doors opened on the screen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722863, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. While driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises from the seat belt, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was ruled out as a complete loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15. Updated 10/15/18”
NHTSA complaint #11123852, filed 2018-08, 15 miles“SRS / airbag light permanently remain on which indicates a fault with the system. Technician said it’s most likely due to a faulty sensor in the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11756868, filed 2026-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 0% |
| 2022 | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 | 21 | 33% |
| 2020 | 7 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 13 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda HR-V
50 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda HR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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