Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Honda CR-V has 17 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving past a school zone at 20 mph, came to a stop to allow children to cross street, as I b... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Phantom emergency braking. Vehicle slamming on brakes at intermediate times when there is no emergen... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | • During the short time I have owned this vehicle the automatic emergency braking system has engaged... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2021 Honda CR-V involving the Collision Mitigation Bra... |
| May 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2021 Honda CR-V has experienced incidents where it suddenly and unexpectedly applied the brakes w... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving on the highway going 55 mph when the car in front of me in the left lane more than 5 car len... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Today was the fourth time that the automatic breaking system engaged when there was no other car pre... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1) On 3 occasions the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) has self activated and the car attempted to ... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle lost brakes as I was driving. The dealer stated it was because of wiring problem but I re... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Took my Honda CRV 2021 EX in because all of my warning lights (Critical Failure) were going off as I... |
| May 25, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving on empty road about 40 mph. Brakes engaged momentarily and red brake light came up on dash... |
| Mar 28, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Slowed down to go across a metal plate where work had been done on the street. Suddenly the car came... |
| Jul 23, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | A complete failure of the braking system occurred while operating the vehicle. This resulted in the ... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Purchased car on July 7,2021. That same day the car did not start when stepped on brake and pushed s... |
| Jun 4, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated she attempted to start the ignition but was h... |
| Apr 14, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 HONDA CR-V. The contact stated that while seated inside the vehicle, the veh... |