Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 HR-V.
The 2018 Honda HR-V is an SUV fitted with an automatic AV-S7 transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 27/31/29 mpg, requiring 3.9 quarts of 0W-20 API oil at service intervals. Within the model’s 2016–2026 complaint history, this model year accumulated 151 total owner complaints, a volume that sits well below the 2023 high of 681 reports and above the 2026 low of 11. Those grievances center primarily on the electrical system across three recalls, positioning the 2018 vintage as a relatively moderate-risk entry in the nameplate’s reliability arc before later escalations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 500 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Overall length | 168.9 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 63 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3062 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 60.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 23 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the HR-V of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sport 1.8L I-4 | 9.60 sec | 17.40 sec | 141 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Touring 1.8L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.80 sec | 141 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | EX 1.8L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 141 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX 1.8L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.40 sec | 141 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX 1.8L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 141 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX-L Navi 1.8L I-4 | 8.60 sec | 16.80 sec | 141 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX-L Navi 1.8L I-4 | 9.30 sec | 17.40 sec | 141 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | EX-L Navi 1.8L I-4 | 9.50 sec | 17.40 sec | 141 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.9 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Use Honda Type 2 Antifreeze |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 5.5 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.9 qt |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 11.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 42.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039 - .043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.89-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.33-2.75 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 500 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 57.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64.0 |
| Engine Compression | 128 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees. When a new bolt is used: Step 1: Torque to 133 ft. lbs., Step 2: Remove and torque to 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 82 | 52 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18.0 ft. lbs. | 18 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 57.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2018 Honda HR-V sits at an inflection point in this generation's federal record, with complaints rising to 151 from 120 in 2017 and recalls increasing from zero to three, foreshadowing a sharper deterioration in 2019 when complaints spiked to 217 and recalls to seven. This places the target year in the early portion of an upward arc — not the worst year in the generation, but clearly past the relative calm of 2017 and trending toward the 2019 peak. The top complaint areas are the Electrical System (30 complaints), Fuel System/Gasoline (26), Unknown or Other (15), and Power Train (10), with 11 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints reported; the federal data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. Notably, 2018 also carries the generation's first recorded investigation, matching the 2019 level and suggesting regulators were already scrutinizing emerging issues. TSB volume of 91 is moderate, well below the 2016 high of 109 but above the later decline seen in 2021–2026. Given that 2018 precedes the worst recall and complaint year by only one model year and already shows rising federal attention, it is a passable but not ideal choice — a 2017 model offers a meaningfully cleaner federal record within the same generation.
All 151 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit… Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Showing 5 of 91 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21-047 | 2025-02-20 | Power Train | Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous… |
| A23110A | 2023-11-03 | Power Train | Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential… |
| A21-047 | 2023-05-03 | Power Train | Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous… |
| ATI&03312023906 | 2023-03-31 | Suspension | Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION… |
| A20-052 | 2022-09-30 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor… |
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3.9 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 31 highway / 29 combined mpg.