DecodedCars2025 Honda HR-V
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 158 hp
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 28 combined · 26 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 179.9 in
- Curb weight
- 3,197–3,311 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Honda HR-V is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,311 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway), 4% better than the 2025 small station wagon average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 HR-V — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 HR-V →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Celaya, Gto
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 HR-V configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD | 179.9 in | 72.4 in | 63.4 in | 104.7 in | 62.6 / 63 in | 3,311 lb | 58/42 |
| 4dr SUV FWD | 179.9 in | 72.4 in | 63.4 in | 104.7 in | 62.6 / 63 in | 3,197 lb | 59/41 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 32 / 28 | +4% | $2,400 | 311 |
| HR-V AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 30 / 27 | 0% | $2,500 | 326 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.3% |
| 2025 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14% |
Similar 2025 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda HR-V (this car) | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Buick Envista | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Steering · Oct 3, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2025 Honda HR-V is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Honda HR-V buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 17 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Service Brakes — 6 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 8,931 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Honda HR-V. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other HR-V years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 HR-V | 28 | – | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 HR-V | 28 | 179.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 HR-V | 28 | 179.9 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 110 |
| 2023 HR-V | 28 | 179.9 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 687 |
| 2022 HR-V | 30 | 171.3 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 89 |
| 2021 HR-V | 30 | 171.3 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 64 |
| 2020 HR-V | 30 | 171.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 85 |
| 2019 HR-V | 30 | 171.3 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 237 |
| 2018 HR-V | 31 | 168.9 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 160 |
| 2017 HR-V | 31 | 168.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 123 |
| 2016 HR-V | 31 | 168.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 243 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →