2019 Honda CR-V Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 299about this part
- Share
- 27%of 1,107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 299 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Honda CR-V, 27% of the 1,107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 45 MPH on a divided road with no cars in front of me for at least 1/2 mile and no cars to the side or turning, my car brakes to almost a stop and the brake assist light went on. If there had been anyone behind me I would have been hit from behind. The braking was sudden enough that everything flew off the passenger seat into the floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395470, filed 2021-02, 10,500 miles“We have had the car a year and 4 months and we bought it new. Twice the infotainment system has as gone haywire as we were driving. It began to flicker and the brightness control kept flashing and making beeping noises. Also 4 times the automatic braking system has tried to stop the car for no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11328250, filed 2020-06, 30,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway at 60 MPH. Traffic was flowing. Suddenly, with nothing in front of me, the car applies the break and I came down immediately to 30 MPH. It was terrifying and luckily no one slammed into me.”
NHTSA complaint #11396715, filed 2021-02, 6,000 miles“I purchased a Honda crv from hagerstown Honda on 3/16/2019. I love my crv. However, I've been having serious problems with my car. The Honda collision mitigation braking system is causing my car to just stop while driving, usually going 70 miles an hour or more, down to zero without warning. The cmbs thinks there is something I'm going to hit, however there are no cars or objects in front of me. This has happened to me about 5 times now. I have had my car back to the dealership to see if hagerstown Honda can fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383412, filed 2020-12, 45,000 miles“When on interstate in middle or left lane and passing car in lane to the right, with no car ahead in sensor distance, brakes can suddenly be applied. I contacted hondausa and was referred to dealer, which was coggin Honda, st augustine, fl. Vehicle inspected, spoke to mechanic, who said he is hesitant to adjust forward sensor cone on vehicle. For safety reasons, I now travel on interstates using traditional cruise control. I do not want to be rear ended if a vehicle behind is tailgating and my brakes are suddenly applied. I cannot always get out of the way of a tailgater. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416254, filed 2021-05, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037300Sep 10, 2026Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver…
- 11035781Jul 31, 2026Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist…
- 11035885Jul 24, 2026Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the…
- 11035777Jul 24, 2026Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
- 10244299Oct 17, 2023Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice…
- 10200835Aug 31, 2021"ServiceNews Article - When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven…
- 10200833Aug 31, 2021Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 17% |
| 2025 | 40 | 15% |
| 2024 | 51 | 13% |
| 2023 | 38 | 7% |
| 2022 | 44 | 16% |
| 2021 | 88 | 26% |
| 2020 | 74 | 21% |
| 2019 | 299 | 27% |
| 2018 | 395 | 18% |
| 2017 | 283 | 16% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda CR-V
263 complaintsSteering
198 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsOther or unknown
140 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsBrakes
100 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsLane departure
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda CR-V
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.
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