NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Honda HR-V Safety Ratings
The 2025 Honda HR-V scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 39 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Honda HR-V's overall rating from NHTSA, coupled with a perfect score in avoidance technology, underpins its NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100. This places the HR-V in the Exceptional band for its model year.
The 2025 Honda HR-V received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Honda HR-V ranks 50 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.3% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 39 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 50 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Honda HR-V?
The 2025 Honda HR-V represents a meaningful step forward in MotorCaliber's safety scoring, posting a 91/100 Exceptional index compared with the 2024 model's 86/100 Strong rating, a five-point gain that moved the vehicle into a higher performance band. The improvement is anchored in a near-perfect crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 and a perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, reflecting the standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the 2025 lineup. The defect-record component came in at 14.5 out of 20, which is the softer element of the index for this year, shaped in part by the single steering recall that spans multiple Honda and Acura nameplates. The 39 reported complaints include two alleged crashes, two alleged injuries, and one alleged death, all unverified. The concentration of allegations around steering and forward collision avoidance is worth noting given the active steering recall. Taken together, the 2025 HR-V's safety profile is defined by strong crash-test performance and full avoidance-tech coverage, tempered by an open recall that prospective owners must confirm has been remedied.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Honda HR-V perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Honda HR-V achieved a four out of five-star rating in rollover resistance, marking a relative point of concern despite its overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA. While a 14 percent rollover risk was recorded, the vehicle did not exhibit a dynamic tip. Both the frontal and side crash test disciplines earned the HR-V a full five stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20071
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
The 2025 Honda HR-V carries one recall campaign, issued in the steering category. Honda is recalling certain 2023-2025 HR-V vehicles, along with a broad range of other Honda and Acura models, over a steering concern. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the available data, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
STEERING24V744000
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Reported 2024-10-03
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA has logged 39 unverified owner complaints for the 2025 HR-V. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Steering and Unknown Or Other, each with 11 reports, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance and Service Brakes at seven each. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
39 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Honda HR-V?
A critical safety issue exists for the 2025 HR-V: a steering recall impacts all units. Prospective owners should verify recall completion directly with a Honda dealer by VIN before purchase. Funds should not be transferred until the recall remedy status is confirmed as complete.
- The 2025 HR-V's Safety Index of 91/100 Exceptional is a five-point improvement over the 2024 model's 86/100 Strong rating, the largest year-over-year gain in recent Honda HR-V history tracked by MotorCaliber.
- A single steering recall covers certain 2023-2025 HR-V units alongside other Honda and Acura models; owners should verify remedy completion by VIN through NHTSA's database.
- Rollover protection is the one area below five stars, with a four-star rating and a 14 percent rollover risk recorded by NHTSA, which is relevant context for AWD SUV buyers evaluating side-stability performance.
- Seven unverified complaints specifically allege issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, a component that is standard equipment on this model year and a key contributor to its perfect avoidance-tech sub-score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Honda HR-V places
The 2025 Honda HR-V qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Honda HR-V safety questions
Was the 2025 Honda HR-V crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Honda HR-V, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Honda HR-V crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Honda HR-V earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Honda HR-V. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Honda HR-V?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 39 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Honda HR-V. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other HR-V years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20071), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda HR-V 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 50 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.