What Are the 2023 Honda HR-V Safety Ratings?

Honda Sensing® is designed to bring a new level of assurance to your everyday drives in Sparta Twp and Hackettstown. All new Honda models come standard with this innovative suite of active driver-assist safety features, which use radar sensors and mounted cameras to detect and mitigate collisions.

With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the HR-V subcompact SUV has earned stellar safety ratings across the board from the IIHS and the NHTSA. Explore the detailed Honda HR-V safety ratings and learn more about Honda safety with Sussex Honda, below.

Honda HR-V Safety Ratings from Automotive Safety Agencies

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are your two most reliable sources of Honda HR-V safety ratings. Below, we take a closer look at how they rated the HR-V.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Not only did the 2023 HR-V receive high ratings from the IIHS, but it was named a Top Safety Pick+! Here’s how the 2023 HR-V rated in each testing category:

2023 Honda HR-V Safety Ratings: IIHS

Crashworthiness

• Small overlap front, driver and passenger side: Good*
• Moderate overlap front: Good*
• Side: Good*
• Roof strength: Good*
• Head restraints and seats: Good*

Crash Avoidance & Mitigation

• Front crash prevention: Superior with optional equipment (highest possible rating)*
• Headlights: Acceptable*
• Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use: Acceptable*

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The Honda HR-V safety ratings from the NHTSA for the 2023 model aren’t yet available at the time of writing, but the excellent 2022 ratings should give you a good idea of what you can expect from the latest model:

2022 Honda HR-V Safety Ratings: NHTSA

• Overall Rating: 5 Stars**
• Frontal Crash: 4 Stars**
• Side Crash: 5 Stars**
• Rollover: 4 Stars**

Standout Honda Safety Features

What Honda safety features are included with Honda Sensing®? The following features have helped the HR-V to consistently earn high safety ratings:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS): Automatically engages the brakes if a head-on collision is likely.
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM): Alerts you if you steer out of your lane.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Maintains a preset speed or a preset distance from the vehicle ahead.
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): Steers the vehicle back to the center of the lane if you drift across lane markings without signaling.
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): Reads speed signs and alerts the driver of speed limit changes.

Learn More About Honda Safety Technology with Sussex Honda 

If you’re thinking that the HR-V could be the right for your family in Denville, stop by our dealership in Newton today — and see why a certified Honda dealership like our own is the best place to get a car loan!

*For more information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, visit https://www.iihs.org.
**Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. For additional information on the 5-Star Safety Ratings program, please visit www.safercar.gov. Model tested with standard side airbags.