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2025 Honda HR-V Problems: 3 Known Issues

2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Honda HR-V has 3 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Recall 24V744: HR-V Steering Gearbox Friction Can Cause Difficulty Steering and Honda Sensing Collision Mitigation Braking System False Activation — Hard Braking With No Obstacle ($0-$1,800 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2023-2025 Honda HR-V, if you own a 2023, 2024 or 2025 Honda HR-V, your vehicle may be part of NHTSA recall 24V744000. American Honda determined that the steering gearbox assembly on these vehicles may have been built incorrectly. The manufacturing error can produce excessive friction inside the gearbox, and the result an owner feels is difficulty steering the vehicle. Because loss of easy steering control raises crash risk, this is a safety recall rather than a service campaign. The HR-V is one of several Honda and Acura models swept up in the same campaign; the 1,693,199-unit total reported to NHTSA is campaign-wide across all of those models, not an HR-V-specific count. Notification letters went out November 18, 2024 under Honda recall numbers SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Common Symptoms

  • Difficulty steering the vehicle
  • Increased effort required to turn the steering wheel

How to Fix

Take the HR-V to a Honda dealer — the fix costs nothing. The dealer replaces the worm gear spring inside the steering gearbox and redistributes or adds grease as needed to eliminate the excessive internal friction. Before booking, run your VIN through nhtsa.gov/recalls to verify the recall applies to your specific HR-V and to see whether the remedy was already completed by a previous owner. Questions can go to Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall SJS, MJU, QJT, VJV).

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On the 2023-2025 Honda HR-V, owners of the third-generation HR-V report the Collision Mitigation Braking System applying the brakes hard at road speed with nothing in the vehicle's path — the failure pattern commonly called phantom braking. On the 2024 HR-V this is one of the highest-frequency owner complaint themes recorded at NHTSA, with reports describing the system slamming the brakes on repeatedly and at an average of only about 6,000 miles. Separately, owners report a 'Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem' warning appearing on very low-mileage cars (one forum report at 600 miles), which disables CMBS, adaptive cruise and lane keeping together. The false-activation reports cluster around overpasses, cresting hills, shadows, oncoming traffic on curves, and roadside signage — the classic radar/camera fusion confusers. NHTSA has an open engineering analysis into Honda automatic emergency braking, but that action names the Passport and Insight, not the HR-V, so the HR-V evidence here is owner complaints and forum reports rather than a campaign.

Common Symptoms

  • Brakes apply hard at speed with no vehicle or obstacle ahead
  • Audible BRAKE alert and seat belt pre-tensioning with nothing in front
  • Repeated false activations in the same locations (overpasses, hill crests, curves)
  • 'Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem' message on the dash
  • Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping unavailable at the same time
  • Following vehicle nearly rear-ends the car after an unprovoked stop

How to Fix

No recall covers the HR-V for this. Start by documenting each event with date, speed and location and reporting it to NHTSA — the complaint volume is what drives an investigation. At the dealer, ask for a Honda Sensing camera and radar aiming/calibration check and any available software update for the ADAS control unit; misalignment of the windshield-mounted camera, especially after a windshield replacement, is a real and fixable cause. Have the front camera area and sensor cover kept clean and free of aftermarket tint or dash-mounted objects. As an interim measure the CMBS can be switched off from the settings menu, but it re-arms at every restart and turning it off also gives up the protection. A confirmed 'CMBS Problem' warning at low mileage should be diagnosed under the new-vehicle warranty; camera or radar unit replacement is roughly $900-1,800 out of warranty.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $1,800

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On the 2023-2025 Honda HR-V, third-generation HR-V owners report the front door glass binding in its track near the top of travel. On the driver's door the auto-up function raises the glass almost fully, the pinch-protection logic reads the extra drag as an obstruction, and the window drops all the way back down — reported as happening on roughly half of attempts. Other owners describe the glass jerking just before it seats and then reversing, and passenger windows that will not roll down at all. Window complaints of this type sit near the top of NHTSA's 2024 HR-V complaint list, with owners describing the driver window as misaligned, sticking, and then slamming shut. Forum owners report a Honda dealership calling it a known condition and replacing the window motor and track under warranty, while in other cases service resolved it purely by re-initializing the window position. This is a mechanical/electrical regulator issue and is distinct from the separate glass-run weatherstrip that works loose out of the door frame.

Common Symptoms

  • Driver window auto-up raises the glass then immediately drops it all the way down
  • Glass jerks or hesitates just before fully closing, then reverses
  • Window will not roll down
  • Window sounds like it slams into the top of the frame
  • Glass sits visibly misaligned in the frame
  • Auto-up works intermittently — roughly half the attempts

How to Fix

Try the reset first, at no cost: with the engine running, hold the switch down until the glass is fully open and keep holding for two more seconds, then hold up until fully closed and hold two more seconds. That re-teaches the pinch-protection reference and cures the cases caused only by lost calibration. If it recurs, this is warranty work — owners report the window motor and regulator track replaced free of charge under the new-vehicle warranty, so have the dealer inspect track alignment rather than accept 'operates as designed'. Out of warranty a front window regulator and motor assembly runs roughly $300-550 installed. A glass run channel that has swollen or shifted can also add the drag that trips pinch protection, so it is worth inspecting before condemning the regulator.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $550

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NHTSA Recalls5 recalls

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Campaign #23V78200021/11/2023

STEERING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Campaign #24V74400003/10/2024

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Honda HR-V problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Honda HR-V has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 24V744: HR-V Steering Gearbox Friction Can Cause Difficulty Steering, Honda Sensing Collision Mitigation Braking System False Activation — Hard Braking With No Obstacle, Power Window Auto-Up Reverses or Slams — Regulator Track Binding and Pinch-Protection Misfire. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Honda HR-V reliable?

The 2025 Honda HR-V has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Recall 24V744: HR-V Steering Gearbox Friction Can Cause Difficulty Steering and Honda Sensing Collision Mitigation Braking System False Activation — Hard Braking With No Obstacle. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Honda HR-V problems?

Repair costs for known Honda HR-V issues range from $0 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2023-2025 Honda HR-V Recall 24V744: HR-V Steering Gearbox Friction Can Cause Difficulty Steering?

If you own a 2023, 2024 or 2025 Honda HR-V, your vehicle may be part of NHTSA recall 24V744000. American Honda determined that the steering gearbox assembly on these vehicles may have been built incorrectly. The manufacturing error can produce excessive friction inside the gearbo… Severity: high.

What is the 2023-2025 Honda HR-V Honda Sensing Collision Mitigation Braking System False Activation — Hard Braking With No Obstacle?

Owners of the third-generation HR-V report the Collision Mitigation Braking System applying the brakes hard at road speed with nothing in the vehicle's path — the failure pattern commonly called phantom braking. On the 2024 HR-V this is one of the highest-frequency owner complain… Repairs typically run $0-$1,800. Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

Campaign #24V85900014/11/2024

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Campaign #26V05400029/01/2026

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Campaign #23V85800018/12/2023

Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check recalls specific to your vehicle.

What is the 2023-2025 Honda HR-V Power Window Auto-Up Reverses or Slams — Regulator Track Binding and Pinch-Protection Misfire?

Third-generation HR-V owners report the front door glass binding in its track near the top of travel. On the driver's door the auto-up function raises the glass almost fully, the pinch-protection logic reads the extra drag as an obstruction, and the window drops all the way back… Repairs typically run $0-$550. Severity: low.