HONDA 2016 HONDA HR-V Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 HONDA HR-V
Brand
HONDA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 HONDA HR-V vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper issues. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026