2016 Honda HR-V Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 243 owner complaints for the 2016 Honda HR-V. The EPA rates it 28 to 31 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 243
- Crashes / fires reported
- 13 / 1
- EPA combined
- 28–31 MPG
2016 Honda HR-V recalls
Service Brakes, HydraulicNov 1, 2018 · NHTSA 18V777000+
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
EquipmentJul 28, 2015 · NHTSA 15V472000+
Risk: If the tire placard is missing the driver or owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires, resulting in over or under tire inflation which potentially increases the risk of a tire failure and crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2016 Honda HR-V problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Power Train76
- Electrical System57
- Unknown or Other45
- Service Brakes25
- Engine23
- Structure22
- Vehicle Speed Control14
- Air Bags13
2016 Honda HR-V gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V 2WD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,050 |
| HR-V 2WD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,050 |
| HR-V 4WD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,200 |
| HR-V 4WD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,200 |
| HR-V 2WD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,300 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Honda HR-V, most recently for the service brakes, hydraulic (Nov 1, 2018). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Honda HR-V problems?
Owners filed 243 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are power train (76), electrical system (57), unknown or other (45).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda HR-V get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Honda HR-V at 28 to 31 MPG combined (best version: 28 city / 34 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.