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2018 Honda HR-V recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 18, 202323V858000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
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| May 28, 202020V314000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V314000
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| Nov 1, 201818V777000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discA reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V777000
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Owner complaints by component158
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 49 | 31 |
| Fuel system | 27 | 17 |
| Gasoline | 27 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 14 |
| Power train | 15 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 9 |
| Engine | 13 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 8 |
| Structure | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 6 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the LCD display was intermittently distorted or inoperable at startup and while driving, preventing the driver from monitoring the safety features, including…”
- Electrical system
“When I started the vehicle ，LCD screen inside instrument cluster does not read cannot get fuel amount or mileage. It goes normal after driving 40 minutes.It happens every time since 9/20/2026”
- Structure
“The white paint on this vehicle is peeling off. It may come off in a large amount driving down the highway which could cause a safety issue for any vehicle nearby.”
Other Honda HR-V model years
- 20223 recalls88 complaints
- 20214 recalls63 complaints
- 20205 recalls84 complaints
- 20197 recalls236 complaints
- 20183 recalls158 complaints
- 20170 recalls123 complaints
- 20162 recalls241 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016
Other Honda models
- 2018 Accord6 recalls2,007 complaints
- 2018 CR-V5 recalls2,158 complaints
- 2018 Civic6 recalls755 complaints
- 2018 Odyssey16 recalls1,004 complaints
- 2018 Pilot7 recalls440 complaints
- 2018 Ridgeline7 recalls162 complaints
- 2018 Fit4 recalls117 complaints
- 2018 Clarity3 recalls163 complaints
- 2011 Element10 recalls11 complaints
- 2019 Passport10 recalls281 complaints
- 2019 Insight8 recalls98 complaints
- 2024 Prologue3 recalls851 complaints
2018 Honda HR-V recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda HR-V. The most recent, 23V858000 (reported December 18, 2023), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Honda HR-V recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda HR-V?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 49 complaints out of 158 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Honda HR-V?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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