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The 2016 Honda HR-V is associated with 238 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 62 reports (26% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.8l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 31 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 238 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (62 / 26%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 13 crash / 1 fire / 11 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 28–31 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
HR-V 2WD 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 28 MPG 34 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
HR-V 2WD 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 28 MPG 34 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
HR-V 2WD 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
HR-V 4WD 1.8L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 27 MPG 32 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
HR-V 4WD 1.8L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 27 MPG 32 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.299999999999999%
SUV AWD 13.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Honda HR-V models.
View complete 2016 Honda HR-V crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Summary of 238 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
238
Crash Reports
13
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
11
Total Injuries
11

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 62 complaints
Electrical System 30 complaints
Structure & Body 12 complaints
Service Brakes 8 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 7 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Honda HR-V problems & component breakdown (64 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V777000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #15V472000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT2, or JT4.
View all 2016 Honda HR-V recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Honda HR-V

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Honda HR-V

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?

The 2016 Honda HR-V is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA records list 238 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Honda HR-V. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 62 filings (26% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2016 Honda HR-V defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Honda HR-V earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Honda HR-V get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Honda HR-V range from 28 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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