One of the most trouble-free HR-Vs
The 2021 HR-V has about 50 complaints per 100,000 sold, one of the lowest rates of any small SUV we track.
Updated November 2026 · based on 66 owner complaints and 4 recalls
48 69% below the HR-V average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every HR-V year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Passenger air bag sensor
Air bag light behaves oddly; covered by a recall.
Fix: Free under recall
Air bags
Recalls
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2021 Honda HR-V
- Check by VIN for the passenger air bag recall.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2021 HR-V has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2021 Honda HR-V reliable?
One of the most trouble-free HR-Vs. The 2021 HR-V has about 50 complaints per 100,000 sold, one of the lowest rates of any small SUV we track.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda HR-V have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2021 Honda HR-V problems?
Passenger air bag sensor.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Honda HR-V SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.