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2026 Honda HR-V Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
20%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
200miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2026 Honda HR-V, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 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.

“Driving and all of sudden rear windshield shattered glass flying scared me! Took it dealership and technician inspected vehicle and quoted that it shattered due to wires getting hot and shattered the glass. Of course isn't covered on my insurance but other consumers having same problems. My insurance company will not pay for rental while it's being repaired and it's costing me get it fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11748987, filed 2026-07

“About 3 hours into a 4 hour drive (while the car was only months old, with just 1800 miles), the sound switched from playing the radio at a normal volume to suddenly extraordinarily loud crackle, static, popping noises. The noise continued at this indescribably high volume for about one minute while I tried anything to help -- I tried adjusting the volume knob, unplugging my phone (which was plugged in just for directions), switching inputs, switching from FM to AM, pushing the volume knob in to turn the whole thing off, etc. Nothing stopped the noise. …”

NHTSA complaint #11725571, filed 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the infotainment system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the connectivity for the hands-free system failed to display the text message. The Siri system sound was inconsistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. Upon further investigation, the dealer concluded that the infotainment system failed to operate properly as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a claim. …”

NHTSA complaint #11683005, filed 2025-08, 200 miles

“The hands-free Apple CarPlay system is not working properly in 2026 Honda HR-V cars. Numerous posts from fellow owners on forums with the same issue. Using the phone with hands will certainly increase incident risk.”

NHTSA complaint #11693348, filed 2025-10

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027233%
2026420%
2025510%
20241312%
2023304%
20222629%
20211625%
20202124%
20196728%
20185031%
20172823%
20165723%

Other parts of the 2026 Honda HR-V

Other or unknown
7 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 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