2016 Honda Hr-V: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2016 Honda Hr-V has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 239 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.
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The 2016 Honda Hr-V has 2 safety recall campaigns and 239 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Hr-V had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
What owners complain about
The systems 2016 Honda Hr-V owners report most often to federal regulators:
NHTSA crash-test ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Honda Hr-V have any recalls?
Yes. The 2016 Honda Hr-V has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.
What problems do 2016 Honda Hr-V owners report?
Owners have filed 239 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Honda Hr-V, most often about the power train, electrical system, unknown or other.
How do I check a specific Hr-V's history?
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