How many brake complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, which is 22% of the 82 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls for this brake complaint area, though some owner complaints reference a similar issue recalled in Japan.

At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 33,000 miles.

Have brake issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, with no fires reported.

How does 2020 compare to other CR-V Hybrid model years for brake complaints?

2020 has the highest share of brake complaints among the listed years, at 22%, compared to 5% to 14% for 2021 through 2025.

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 18 brake complaints for the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, 22% of its 82 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Owners report loss of brake assist and sudden brake warning failures at a median 33,000 miles. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Brakes complaints: 18; 22% of 82
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 33,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of power brake assist, requiring much greater pedal effort to stop.
Multiple warning lights appear together, including electronic parking brake, brake system, brake hold, and collision mitigation alerts.
Some report the brake control unit or brake simulator failing, sometimes described by dealers as an internal or manufacturing defect.
A few owners report unintended acceleration or auto-stop failure while the brake pedal was depressed, including one crash into a garage and tree.
Reports include brakes becoming completely non-responsive or the vehicle going into an inoperable state while driving on highways.
One early complaint describes the vehicle stalling at 60 mph after a dealer diagnosed a faulty brake sensor, at 3,000 miles.

When 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2021, latest Sep 4, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202018 (22%)
20218 (8%)
20227 (9%)
20236 (5%)
20246 (7%)
20254 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, which is 22% of the 82 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid?: NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls for this brake complaint area, though some owner complaints reference a similar issue recalled in Japan.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 33,000 miles.
Have brake issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, with no fires reported.
How does 2020 compare to other CR-V Hybrid model years for brake complaints?: 2020 has the highest share of brake complaints among the listed years, at 22%, compared to 5% to 14% for 2021 through 2025.