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2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
8%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 8% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On at least 5 different instances (possibly one or two more) as I was turning and slowing down either to park in a parking space or else backing slowly out of a parking place, my car seemed to jump (or jolt) and then accelerate out of my control. The brakes did not work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11603579, filed 2024-07

“A code came up with VSA for braking system. With 27,002 miles I was informed it needed a brake module with booster to the tune of $2500.00. The mechanic informed me he has seen this in many hybrids. My nephew who is s lead mechanic for Kia informed me he has replaced a few in Kia hybrids. Further investigation revealed Honda recalling a half million hybrids in Japan for the same issue. No recall for Europe or America for this issue and Honda has no intention of covering this. …”

NHTSA complaint #11620552, filed 2024-10

“I was driving at about 60 mph on the highway with no cars anywhere near me, not using cruise control. I saw an orange “brake” warning light flash on my dashboard a few times and the car slowed a bit. I was startled and looked all around and saw the closest vehicle at least 1/4 mile ahead of me, with no brake lights on and not seeming to slow. I was concerned but didn’t know if I did something wrong, and have been watching for it since then but it has not repeated. I believe this incident took place about 10 days ago, on 2/16/22, around 11 a.m. …”

NHTSA complaint #11454090, filed 2022-02

“I attempted to park my vehicle. The brakes did not work they, seemed to have no pressure. The engine then accelerated. I did not press the gasoline pedal. The vehicle moved forward and it struck a wall. Damage to the radar system and front grille of vehicle. I took the vehicle to the dealership and all they did was zip tie a component that came loose from under the steering column and give me a referral to a body shop. As of this time the problem has not been reproduced and the vehicle has not been inspected. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”

NHTSA complaint #11463714, filed 2022-05

“I was driving the vehicle on route I287 and all of a sudden the break system got activated without touching any button and the car speed was damped down and as a result the car was pulled aside to see what had happened. The break system completely collapsed with a break sign on the dashboard appearing persistently which could not be deactivated or was not able to remove from the dashboard with several attempts made in restarting the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11643071, filed 2025-02

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026120%
2025414%
202467%
202365%
202279%
202188%
20201821%

Other parts of the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Engine
37 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsForward collision avoidance
22 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology