A low-complaint last year of the first HR-V
The 2022 HR-V has about 75 complaints per 100,000 sold. A few stalling and CVT reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 89 owner complaints and 3 recalls
77 50% below the HR-V average
3 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
Stalling
The engine shuts off while driving.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Engine
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.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Honda HR-V
- Check by VIN for open recalls.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 2022 HR-V has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
- Feel for CVT slipping on the highway.A CVT is a gearless automatic transmission that uses a belt. Worn ones shudder, whine or slip, and replacing one often costs $3,000 to $5,000, so service records matter.19 of the 89 owner complaints about the 2022 HR-V involve the transmission and drivetrain (21%).
Questions
Is the 2022 Honda HR-V reliable?
A low-complaint last year of the first HR-V. The 2022 HR-V has about 75 complaints per 100,000 sold. A few stalling and CVT reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda HR-V have?
3 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 2022 Honda HR-V problems?
Stalling.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Honda HR-V SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.