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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Honda HR-V Fuel system Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
30%of 86 total for the year
Median mileage
27,662miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Honda HR-V, 30% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,662 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Bought new Honda from dealer, less than 4700 miles. Car would not accelerate after pushing gas pedal on highway and local while driving, it slows down to a dangerous speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11406148, filed 2021-04, 5 miles

“Fuel pump. Is lagging up hills sporadically. Called numerous times but started documenting on 12/20/24 12/30/24. Odaniel honda of omaha is dealer that failed to give me an appointment or a timeframe on completion or even make appointment to address this issue. Put my name on a list was all they were offering but when asked where I'm at on the list they couldn't answer that question.”

NHTSA complaint #11633082, filed 2024-12

“My car has a fuel recall and is jerkings. Today the car almost does not start. I have 1 year trying to fix this recall with different dealers but they always say that the part is over. I have only this car in my house and 3 dependents. Can somebody help me? Thank you in advance for the help!”

NHTSA complaint #11636191, filed 2025-01

“There has been an open recall on the vehicle since 12/13/2023 almost a year I have called and they sent a letter saying parts were in. I went over to the place they do not have the part. They said they have gotten one part per month for 500 vehicles on recall list.”

NHTSA complaint #11614595, filed 2024-09

“Sometimes when I am driving on any road flat, incline, up a hill/mountain trying to merge into traffic/pass a vehicle. I think I covered all of the situations. There is a DRAMATIC LOSS OF POWER or a PLAY or SOMETHING where I have to push the accelerator all the way to the FLOOR in order for it to get gas or gain speed to pass or to accomplish the task at hand. My 2020 HR-V only has a little over 17,500 miles. I also only put in gas from QT which is a TOP TIER GASOLINE. …”

NHTSA complaint #11506321, filed 2023-02

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Fuel system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2020 Honda HR-V

Electrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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