2016 Honda HR-V Exterior lighting Problems

The contact owns a 2016 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that water had accumulated in the tail lights, causing the lights to become inoperable. The contact stated that he had noticed an abnormal water sound while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11677167

Incident

Jul 23, 2025

Mileage

80,000 mi

There is a bad hlear on radio when sunroof is opened gery blinding can’t see display

NHTSA ID

11620514

Incident

Apr 20, 2016

Push start/stop button was noting working properly (this had a recall and was replaced). However after it was repaired, I noticed the right-sided gas gauge with service repair numbers, milage etc is not working properly; the gas guage and service repair codes disappear and/or are scrambled. I took this to the Honda dealership in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and was told by the service advisor (Drew Mechley) that their mechanic said he doesn't think it is related to the start/stop button repair but this is a common probelm seen with HR-Vs. I also found multiple forums with people experiencing the same issue. Here is one of the forums [XXX] . I am concerned this is a safety issue as I cannot see when my gas is out and cannot see when a service code displays for needed maintenance that could damage the vehicle if it is not completed. Was told over the that it is likely an electrical panel issue in the dashboard display (they did not put this in the service report as they wanted additional money for further diagnostic which I did not complete). I worry that the electrical issue could eventually affect the speed gauge on the dashboard. Due to this being a common issue seen in the HR-V with both consumers and Honda mechanics, I feel a recall should be issued. Thank you for looking into this, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11582677

Incident

Apr 12, 2024

My Hatch has been filling up with lots of water not too long after I began leasing it and it sloshes around, it is in my rear lights, has made the inside light of my hatch no longer work. Now, water is leaking in from both rear windows and somewhere in through the fabric of the inside back roof area creating a growing water stain and mold. Spare Tire well in back also fills up with up to 2 inches of water. Mold, Rust, Electrical problems and more are the result. Honda has not yet taken care of it although I have had a diagnostic and see that it has been reported here multiple times.

NHTSA ID

11463123

Incident

May 2, 2022

I have a 2016 HR-V A large amount of water gets trapped inside the rear tail light which can short out the lights if not repaired. I noticed it after hearing water sloshing around every time I opened the rear trunk. This is a manufacturing defect and a definite safety issue for Honda. Problem has been an issue since at least 2017 but nothing has been done. Others have reported this as well. Took it to Honda dealer who claimed no knowledge of any issues like this

NHTSA ID

11435865

Incident

Sep 7, 2021

MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS COOLER OUTSIDE, MY CAR SCREEN FOR MY MILEAGE, GAS TANK HAND, AND ALL OF THAT ELECTRICAL STUFF WILL COMPLETELY DISAPPEAR. WHEN IT SHOWS BACK UP MOST OF THE TIME IT WILL HAVE CRAZY LETTERS AND START FLASHING. THE ICON WITH THE KEY HAS RECENTLY POPPED UP ON MY DASH WHICH STANDS FOR SOMETHING BEING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID

11234717

Incident

Jul 25, 2019

Mileage

100,000 mi

THE REAR HATCH DOOR HAS WATER INSIDE OF IT. BOTH TAILLIGHTS HAVE CONDENSATION IN THEM AND YOU CAN HEAR WATER SLOSHING AROUND WHEN YOU OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS HAVE STARTED TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE WATER AND HONDA DOESN'T CARE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.

NHTSA ID

11205101

Incident

Jan 1, 2017

Mileage

50,000 mi

TAIL LIGHTS FILLING WITH WATER, NO BULBS HAVE EVER BEEN REPLACED. BAD SEAL?

NHTSA ID

10984835

Incident

May 5, 2017

Mileage

40,000 mi

TO CANCEL A TIRE INFLATION WARNING AT APPROX. 17,000 MILES,I POPPED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE TO ACCESS THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE WITH THE INTENTION OF DISCONNECTING +RECONNECTING TO CLEAR WARNING.INSTEAD I FOUND BOTH NEG.+POS. CABLES UNSECURED TO BOTH BATTERY POSTS.I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA TO REPORT THIS DEFECT,REQUEST A BATTERY REPLACEMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TEST+ERROR CODE RETRIEVAL.THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION MAY HAVE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED THE VEHICLE+DESPITE MY NUMEROUS CALLS TO HONDA,I'VE YET TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE.THIS IS A BUILD, SALES+SERVICE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NOT EXIST ON ANY NEW VEHICLE SOLD.SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO DISCOVERY=DIMMING HEADLAMPS@IDLE,POOR TRANSMISSION+ENGINE RESPONSE,REDUCED MILEAGE+INTERMITTENT BURNING SMELL.I WAS FORTUNATE MY VEHICLE NEVER DIED IN TRAFFIC OR CAUGHT FIRE.MY CASE NUMBER WITH HONDA=05755540.AGAIN, MY CONCERN IS THAT THE FACTORY IN MEXICO,THE SELLING DEALER IN TEMECULA AND THE FIRST SERVICING DEAER IN ANAHEIM(@10,000 SERVICE)NEVER VERIFIED THAT THE BATTERY CABLES WERE PROPERLY SECURED FOR SAFE OPERATION.MY MECHANICAL SERVICE EXPERIENCE+DUMB LUCK SHOULD NOT BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR HONDA'S FAILURE ON MULTIPLE LEVELS.SHORT OF "I'M VERY SORRY" FROM THE PERSON TAKING MY INITIAL COMPLAINT,HONDA HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE DESCRIBED PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID

10981333

Incident

Mar 3, 2017

Mileage

17,000 mi

OBSERVED HR-V PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT. CAR COMPLETELY DARK. BRAKE LIGHTS WORK NORMALLY, DRL'S APPEARED TO BE ON. I ASSUMED DRIVER FORGOT TO TURN ON LIGHTS. TWO WEEKS LATER, DRIVER PULLED OVER BY POLICE AT NIGHT FOR NO PARKING LIGHTS. TROBLESHOOTING SHOWED NORMAL BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD FLASHERS, AND DASH LIGHTS DIM WHEN PARKING LIGHTS SELECTED. COULD NOT FIND ANY FUSE OR RELAY REFERENCED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE PARKING LIGHTS. FOUND A SCHEMATIC ONLINE AND ISOLATED PROBLEM TO A "TAILLIGHT RELAY" BUT COULD NOT FIND THE RELAY REFERENCED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, OR FIND LOCATION ONLINE. TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. RELAY LOCATED IN HIDDEN COMPARTMENT UNDER BATTERY. SAFETY ISSUE - PARKING LIGHTS INOP- ONLY REPAIRABLE BY DEALER- NO REFERENCE IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HIDDEN TAILLIGHT RELAY - STOPPED BY POLICE AT NIGHT ON INTESTATE AND GIVEN VERBAL WARNING FOR SAFETY VIOLATION. REFERENCE SCHEMATIC PAGE 1, LEFT SIDE

NHTSA ID

10923712

Incident

Oct 21, 2016

Mileage

25,000 mi