2019 Honda HR-V: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 4, 2026 · Transmission · IL

I own a 2019 Honda HR-V that has been consistently maintained at Honda dealerships, including proactive transmission fluid changes every 30,000–40,000 miles. At approximately 104,700 miles, during a routine maintenance visit, the dealer diagnosed a failing CVT transmission. Technicians identified metal debris in the transmission, indicating internal deterioration. This condition is consistent with Honda Technical Service Bulletin 21-047, which acknowledges CVT-related issues in 2016–2019 HR-V models and provides extended coverage for affected vehicles. However, my vehicle was deemed ineligible for coverage because the failure was identified 27 days after the 7-year in-service deadline. Given that transmission deterioration is progressive, it is likely the issue began within the coverage period. Despite this, Honda declined to provide any goodwill assistance. I was quoted approximately $11,000 for the repair. This issue also raises safety concerns. A failing transmission can result in loss of power, hesitation, or inability to accelerate, particularly when merging into traffic or crossing intersections. These conditions increase the risk of an accident, especially if failure occurs unexpectedly while driving. This failure occurred despite proper and proactive maintenance and at a mileage where a transmission failure would not typically be expected.

Filed Jan 9, 2025 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure and the vehicle would not immediately start and experienced acceleration hesitations. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 27, 2024 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after the initial startup, the vehicle would hesitate before driving, and when accelerating at various speeds the vehicle would display the same hesitation before accelerating. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available in their district as a whole due to the manufacturer not providing any. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 26, 2024 · Engine · IN

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine hesitated and sputtered. The dealer was made aware of the failure, however the contact was informed that the parts were not available until August 2025. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however was unable to confirm when the part was to become available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 18, 2024 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that two days prior to the failure, his wife noticed that the vehicle was hesitating when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The battery was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Fuel system · OR

Since car was new it has surged going up long hills due to fuel pump. Occasionally it would hesitate when pulling out into traffic, causing danger. At 16k miles the fuel pump locked up and left us stranded. After cooling down, the pump worked again well enough for us to get home. This is the same swollen impeller issue affecting around 800k other Honda vehicles of the same make, model, and year in a recall, but the recall does not include our specific VIN. The repair is quoted at the dealership at $1042 for a 1.2 hour repair and an $80 part, according to Honda's own service bulletin (A21-025).

Filed Apr 12, 2023 · Electrical · PA

The car hesitates to start. Its a push to start and the start is slow and takes a minute to actually start. Just wondering if this is an issue w this vehicle itself.