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2018 Honda HR-V recalls and problems

The 2018 Honda HR-V has 3 safety recalls and 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
161
Crashes / fires
11 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Honda HR-V vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Honda HR-V recalls

Recall 23V-858: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Recall 20V-314: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported May 28, 2020 · 135,995 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Recall 18V-777: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Nov 1, 2018 · 64,785 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

2018 Honda HR-V problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System51
Fuel System, Gasoline27
Unknown or Other22
Power Train16
Service Brakes15
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Engine13
Structure11
Vehicle Speed Control10
Visibility/Wiper7
Air Bags7
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)3

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 11
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3
  • Visibility › Windshield — 2
  • Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Honda HR-V complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 7, 2026
I purchased my vehicle in July 2026 and nearly a month later the car alarm randomly began going off. The dash was lighting up and turning on with no provocation. This kept going on for a few days and eventually stopped. This now reoccurs every few weeks, draining my battery and requiring many jumps and even a new battery after the old one was only a few months old. With a diagnostic, it was concluded that I was in need of a Body Control Module, which is over a $1000 repair. After research, I have found this to be a common occurrence with many other HRV owners in this year range.
Electrical System · at 110,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly failed to operate properly, causing the vehicle to decelerate to 35 MPH. The contact stated that the right side of the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact was unable to see the mileage, and the battery life indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The instrument panel failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was later taken to a service center, where the transmission failure was confirmed, and the…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 100,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, a fuel odor was noticed inside the cabin. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed that the fuel odor was normal following an unknown recall repair; however, a pool of fuel was discovered on top of the engine and cleaned up. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the undercarriage was…
Electrical System · reported Sep 25, 2026
When I started the vehicle ，LCD screen inside instrument cluster does not read cannot get fuel amount or mileage. It goes normal after driving 40 minutes.It happens every time since 9/20/2026
Structure · reported Aug 30, 2026
The white paint on this vehicle is peeling off. It may come off in a large amount driving down the highway which could cause a safety issue for any vehicle nearby. Honda is aware of this defective paint and should be made to repaint this vehicle no matter when the grace period ranout.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Honda HR-V: 23V-858 (fuel system, gasoline), 20V-314 (fuel system, gasoline), 18V-777 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda HR-V?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (51 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.