NHTSA model-year recall report

2016 Honda HR-V Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Nov 1, 2018

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Honda HR-V average of 3.6 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper, appearing in 1 campaign.

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All 2016 Honda HR-V recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V777000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Reported Nov 1, 2018

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V472000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Reported Jul 28, 2015

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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.

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Honda HR-V model years

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2016 Honda HR-V recall questions

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

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Honda HR-V. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Honda HR-V?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology