2018 Honda HR-V Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 160 owner complaints for the 2018 Honda HR-V. The EPA rates it 28 to 31 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 160
- Crashes / fires reported
- 11 / 0
- EPA combined
- 28–31 MPG
2018 Honda HR-V recalls
Fuel System, GasolineDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA 23V858000+
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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.
Fuel System, GasolineMay 28, 2020 · NHTSA 20V314000+
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2018 Honda HR-V problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Electrical System50
- Fuel System27
- Gasoline27
- Unknown or Other22
- Power Train16
- Service Brakes15
- Fuel/Propulsion System14
- Engine13
2018 Honda HR-V gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,050 |
| HR-V FWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,050 |
| HR-V AWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,200 |
| HR-V AWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,200 |
| HR-V FWD | 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 2018 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Honda HR-V, most recently for the fuel system, gasoline (Dec 18, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Honda HR-V problems?
Owners filed 160 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (50), fuel system (27), gasoline (27).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda HR-V get?
The EPA rates the 2018 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.