2021 HONDA HR-V

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2021 HONDA HR-V

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Remedy:

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

2024-01-02 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, and October 18, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

2023-02-02 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Remedy:

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 HONDA HR-V

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Date Component  

41 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 HONDA HR-V

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Date Component  
2025-05-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11659384
2025-04-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11655317
2021-06-21 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11421642
2021-08-14 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11429090
2021-09-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11434977
2021-11-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11439684
2022-02-25 SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11454172
2022-02-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11454107
2022-12-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11498769
2023-03-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11513811
2023-03-30 AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11514693
2023-05-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11522800
2023-07-11 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11531628
2023-10-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11550787
2024-02-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11570458
2024-02-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11571174
2024-02-14 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11571958
2024-03-06 AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11575703
2024-03-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11577072
2024-03-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11578666
2024-03-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11579455
2024-04-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11581911
2024-05-02 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11586622
2024-05-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11590399
2024-06-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11593225
2024-06-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11597696
2024-07-06 SEATS
ODI Number: 11599519
2024-07-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11603859
2024-08-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11609332
2024-10-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11618238
2024-10-10 STEERING
ODI Number: 11619200
2024-11-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11624997
2024-11-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11626552
2024-12-10 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11629959
2025-01-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11637960
2025-01-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11638215
2025-01-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11639373
2025-01-31 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11639877
2025-02-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11641080
2025-02-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11644503
2021-04-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11406923
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6 Investigations for 2021 HONDA HR-V

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2022-11-28 2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN
2022-11-28 2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
2022-11-28 2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2022-11-28 2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2022-11-28 2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2022-11-28 2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

40 Service Alerts for 2021 HONDA HR-V

Date Description
2022-07-11 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-03 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-06 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-25 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-20 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-16 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-14 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-12 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-26 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – America Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you att

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-26 138300 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:CONDENSOR/EVAPORATOR

Dealer message – America Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you att

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-30 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-22 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-29 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-29 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-01 117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-29 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-03 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-04 220000 SEATS

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-04 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-12-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-11-16 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-11-29 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-11-29 117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-10-25 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-10-05 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-10 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better u

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 Civics, CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-23 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service Bulletin – There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-08-25 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-08-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-08-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-07-29 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-07-22 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-06-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-06-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-03-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-03-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-03-10 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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