Honda · A21-047
HR-V CVT belt
7 years / 150,000 miles
Honda identifies possible early deterioration of the CVT drive belt.
Read coverage & conditionsThe vehicle dossier US · 2016
2016 Honda
HR-VProblems & recalls
239 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 86 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
From the original manufacturer documents
What did the manufacturer do?
These reviewed documents are associated with this model-year. Check the stated engine, build-date, VIN and coverage conditions before assuming they apply to the car you’re considering.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 239 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
Other components86 reports
Transmission & drivetrain74 reports
Electrical system56 reports
Brakes25 reports
Engine22 reports
Body & structure22 reports
Air bags13 reports
Suspension6 reports
Visibility4 reports
Fuel system3 reports
Steering3 reports
See original component labels
POWER TRAIN74
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55
UNKNOWN OR OTHER45
SERVICE BRAKES23
ENGINE22
STRUCTURE:BODY21
AIR BAGS13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING9
SEATS8
SUSPENSION6
WHEELS5
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
STEERING3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
SEAT BELTS2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR1
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 12 years with reports.
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Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 1, 2026
Mileage, where supplied
52,505 miles is the median among 116 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 11,400–76,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
2 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERCampaign 18V777000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: C31, L30
Read campaign 18V777000 at NHTSAEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 15V472000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: JT2, JT4
Read campaign 15V472000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
109 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
A21-047Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date …NHTSA ID 11015013
Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Original document reviewed: 7 years / 150,000 miles
Read coverage & conditionsA21-047Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date …NHTSA ID 10236086
Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10236086 at NHTSAA22080BServicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The source of oil residue can potentially come from other…NHTSA ID 10219534
Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The source of oil residue can potentially come from other components.
Components: VISIBILITY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10219534 at NHTSAATI&07112022902Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle pr…NHTSA ID 10216883
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: VISIBILITY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10216883 at NHTSAATI&06032022901Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle pr…NHTSA ID 10215478
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10215478 at NHTSAATI&05252022901Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle pr…NHTSA ID 10213584
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: VISIBILITY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10213584 at NHTSAATI&05202022901Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle pr…NHTSA ID 10213575
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: VISIBILITY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10213575 at NHTSAATI&05162022901Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle pr…NHTSA ID 10213572
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: VISIBILITY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10213572 at NHTSAATI&04122022902Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge.…NHTSA ID 10211094
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10211094 at NHTSAPUD - 2016-20 HR"Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle. The current continuously variable transmission (CVT) software does not properly monitor internal fluid pressure and detect ea…NHTSA ID 10211088
"Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle. The current continuously variable transmission (CVT) software does not properly monitor internal fluid pressure and detect early CVT belt failure. This can possibly cause the vehicle not to move when accelerating. Honda is providing a product update with new CVT software to fix this issue."
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10211088 at NHTSAATI&03222022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge.…NHTSA ID 10210080
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10210080 at NHTSAATI&03012022901Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge.…NHTSA ID 10208844
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE · EQUIPMENT · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10208844 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.
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