2022 Honda HR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 29%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- 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 electrical system of the 2022 Honda HR-V, 29% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased the vehicle on 2/17/22 and shortly afterwards started noticing problems starting with acceleration car wouldn’t go past 45 mph or lower. The car radio system has static can’t get reception; the battery died requiring a jump. On 9/21/22 and January 10, 2023 I took car to dealer about these problems and other concerns and they said couldn’t verify my concerns. …”
NHTSA complaint #11523038, filed 2023-05“After filling up the gas tank, the next morning when started the electric parking brake and check engine warning lights appeared with flashing red parking light on. Everything seemed to be working fine. The parking brake worked, and engine was fine. After internet research I narrowed it down to either a battery (3-years old), or a bad tank of gas, I checked the gas cap, ok. I hooked up my OBE engine monitor and it coded P2DE1, with its 5 potential issues. The internet has many complaints and issues about this dating back to 2016. …”
NHTSA complaint #11638404, filed 2025-01“When I turned my car on, the airbag system (SRS) Problem light was on. I was worried if it was an airbag problem, or sensor problem, so I brought the vehicle in for inspection at two locations. The first location was an independent service center, in which I was told it was a sensor problem. They weren't available to repair or needed an appointment to thoroughly check the problem. Therefore, I made an appointment for the next day at a Honda dealership. I thought that my vehicle may have been a part of the safety recall from the service bulletin 24-036. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710127, filed 2026-01“The NHTSA should recall these brakes or open an investigation alongside the electrical system. After reading the complaints on this website, I have found these problems in my 2022 Honda HR-V EX-L.”
NHTSA complaint #11461044, filed 2022-04“I am writing to formally report a recurring safety defect regarding the infotainment system in my 2022 Honda HR-V. For over a month, the system has remained completely non-functional (blank screen). Prior to this total failure, the unit exhibited intermittent power cycles since the date of purchase around February 2024. Upon inspection by an authorized Honda dealership, technicians confirmed that this is a known computer hardware issue frequent in this model year. Despite their admission that they see this a lot, there is currently no active recall to address the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721187, filed 2026-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 33% |
| 2026 | 4 | 20% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12% |
| 2023 | 30 | 4% |
| 2022 | 26 | 29% |
| 2021 | 16 | 25% |
| 2020 | 20 | 24% |
| 2019 | 67 | 28% |
| 2018 | 50 | 31% |
| 2017 | 28 | 23% |
| 2016 | 57 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2022 Honda HR-V
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Honda HR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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