2027 Honda HR-V Problems
Compared with other Honda HR-V years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2027 can be compared from 2030.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (2 complaints).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,535miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2027 Honda HR-V (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2027 Honda HR-V. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (2) and engine (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,535 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Steering2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I own a new 2027 Honda HR-V EX-L. I have experienced four separate incidents involving a sudden steering problem. During these incidents, the steering wheel unexpectedly jerked or shook, and the orange steering warning light appeared briefly. During the fourth incident, at approximately 38 mph, the steering suddenly became very stiff, and the vehicle pulled toward the left. After a few seconds, the steering returned to normal. My wife witnessed the third and fourth incidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11771980, filed 2026-10Engine: “The contact owns a 2027 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that, on several occasions while driving at speeds above 65 MPH, an abnormal humming sound came from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70.”
NHTSA complaint #11755928, filed 2026-08, 70 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2027 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced excessive fuel consumption and required refueling before driving 40 miles. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to accelerate properly. The vehicle shuddered, and an unknown equipment warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two dealers; however, the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11752673, filed 2026-07, 17,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70 and 17,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2027 Honda HR-V version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| HR-V FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2027 Honda HR-V in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2027 Honda HR-V.
Other model years of the Honda HR-V
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 | 8,535 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Too new |
| 2026 | 20 | 7,300 | 0 | 5 | 28 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 48 | 6,666 | 1 | 5 | 28 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 110 | 11,490 | 4 | 5 | 28 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 688 | 13,500 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 89 | 14,000 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 60 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 64 | 24,500 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 34 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 86 | 37,000 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 33 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 241 | 25,614 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 160 | 28,000 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 123 | 20,000 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 25 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2016 | 243 | 53,000 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
All Honda HR-V model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2027 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2027 Honda HR-V as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2027 Honda HR-V is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 2027 Honda HR-V been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Honda HR-V get?
The EPA rates the 2027 Honda HR-V (HR-V FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 26 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2027 Honda HR-V reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,535 miles and the middle half falls between 70 and 17,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.