59 of the 1,490 complaints about the Honda HR-V (4.0%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
59Complaints · Brakes
4.0%Share of complaints
0.66×vs. all vehicles
14Last 12 months
32.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
14 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 10 in the 12 months before — up 40%.
19 of these reports (32.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 18V777000 (2018-11-01, model years 2018 and 2019).
My 2025 Honda HR-V experienced an apparent braking/ABS/VSA system malfunction and is currently at the Honda dealership. The dealership has not released the vehicle back to me, and it is available for inspection.
Brakes · 2026-09-26 · ODI 11767118 · Crash
We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident.
Brakes · 2026-03-31 · ODI 11728262 · Crash
Brake System Problem warning, an issue with the Lane Keeping Assist, the vehicle pulling to the right, and, most importantly, an incident where the brake pedal went all the way to the floor while braking.
Brakes · 2026-10-03 · ODI 11768735
While driving my 2026 Honda HR-V with about 536 miles, I turned on the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). Shortly afterward, multiple warning messages began appearing and cycling on the instrument panel while I was driving.
Brakes · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768647
I own a 2024 Honda HR-V. Since I purchased the vehicle, I have experienced recurring warning messages stating: "Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem - See Your Dealer" and "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem - See Your Dealer." I brought the…
Brakes · 2026-09-07 · ODI 11762543
I got in my vehicle to go to work, put the vehicle in drive and it would not move. The engine light came on, a large red flashing PARK on the dash and the tire light. I placed the car back in park.
Brakes · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760856
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 18V777000 · 2018-11-01 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: 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 an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
