Ignition coils (i-DSI twin plugs)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Honda HR-V II
2015–2021 · Honda HR-V 2
2
engines covered
4
known faults
30,543
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
3
official recalls
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The Honda HR-V II was built from 2015 to 2021.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 4 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DPF / EGR: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (4.8 %), tyres and wheels (3.9 %), brakes (3.2 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 i-DTEC | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series)
Valve clearance
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Ticking; check more often on LPG
Fix: Adjust clearances
€120–250
1.6 i-DTEC
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 30,543 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.7 % | 3.2 % | 5.4 % | 6.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.4 % | 1.5 % | 3.4 % | 4.7 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.1 % | 3.9 % | 5.7 % | 6.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 3.5 % | 4.8 % | 6.0 % | 8.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 0.9 % | 1.4 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 2,576 cars.
| age (years) | 6–8 | 9–11 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.0 % | 1.2 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 1.1 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 9.3 % | 13.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 6.5 % | 10.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 93,305, of which 178 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series)1.5 (1,498 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Petrol | 64.8 % | 2015–2020 | 144 g/km | — |
| 1.6 i-DTEC1.6 (1,597 cm³) · 88 kW (120 hp) · Diesel | 20.2 % | 2015–2020 | 108 g/km | — |
| 1.5 Petrol1.5 (1,498 cm³) · 134 kW (182 hp) · Petrol | 5.6 % | 2019–2020 | 155 g/km | — |
| 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series)1.5 (1,498 cm³) · Petrol | 4.6 % | 2015–2018 | 124 g/km | — |
| 1.6 i-DTEC1.6 (1,597 cm³) · Diesel | 3.2 % | 2015–2017 | 105 g/km | — |
| 1.5 Petrol1.5 (1,498 cm³) · 144 kW (196 hp) · Petrol | 1.4 % | 2017–2017 | 128 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 312 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fuel system Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars24/08/2020 · R/2020/186
- Seat belt Due to incorrect manufacturing the rear seat belt assembly webbing sensor could become inoperative14/08/2020 · R/2020/194
- Engine / loss of power The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met31/01/2020 · R/2020/008
Common questions
Does the Honda HR-V II have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series): chain; 1.6 i-DTEC: chain.
What are the known problems with the Honda HR-V II?
The faults with the highest risk: DPF / EGR (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Honda HR-V II most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (4.8 %), tyres and wheels (3.9 %), brakes (3.2 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.
What should you check when buying a used Honda HR-V II?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (3 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: DPF light; slipping, high bite point. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Honda Jazz II 2008–2015Honda CR-V IV 2012–2018Honda Civic IX 2011–2017Honda Jazz III 2015–2020Honda Civic X 2016–2021
Other Honda models
Honda CR-V V 2017–2022Honda CR-Z 2010–2016Honda Jazz IV 2020–Honda Civic XI 2021–Honda Accord VIII 2008–2015
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026