# Honda HR-V aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 10 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (3) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 10 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Honda HR-V (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (3). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Honda HR-V aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 3 | 243 | 1% | | 2017 | 1 | 124 | 1% | | 2019 | 3 | 241 | 1% | | 2020 | 2 | 86 | 2% | | 2022 | 1 | 89 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Honda HR-V aBS warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Honda HR-V has 13 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Honda HR-V page](/vehicles/honda-hr-v) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Honda HR-V owners report - "It was taken to local Honda dealer for inspection based on the below: December 2025 - Highway driving slightly over speed limit posting 70mph when a majority of the lights on the dashboard came on (transmission, abs brake, awd, engine light, almost all lights) and the car immediately lost speed power and had to..." -- owner of a 2020 Honda HR-V, complaint filed 2026 - "All of my braking/abs lights intermittently go on and off. My 2019 Honda HRV runs fine but when dealer looked at it they said it was the VSA and to replace would be over $4k. Dealer said eventually my vehicle may shut down if not taken care of. I am wondering if this is a common problem and if will be a recall?" -- owner of a 2019 Honda HR-V, complaint filed 2026 - "Warning lights came on for ABS system which triggered other lights on dashboard as well. Went to the shop to get it fixed and it is an unclear problem. ABS sensors were replaced, then wheel bearings. Still unclear what the issue is. Lights remain on, car sometimes engages ABS brakes while driving." -- owner of a 2017 Honda HR-V, complaint filed 2021 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda HR-V abs light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Honda HR-V years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2019 and 2020 HR-V model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 3 for 2016. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda HR-V with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Honda HR-V has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Honda HR-V warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-hr-v): 19 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-hr-v): 51 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-hr-v): 54 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-hr-v): 11 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-hr-v): 23 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints ## Honda HR-V - [Honda HR-V specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-hr-v) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-hr-v Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.