Is the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid's collision avoidance system reliable?

NHTSA has logged 22 complaints in this area for the 2021 model, 21% of all complaints filed for that year — the highest share among the model years listed. No crashes or injuries were reported alongside these complaints.

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid have a recall for automatic braking issues?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2021 CR-V Hybrid.

What do owners say happens with false braking on the 2021 CR-V Hybrid?

Owners describe the automatic emergency braking system activating suddenly with no obstacle present, sometimes at highway speeds, along with false 'BRAKE' warnings and beeping.

How does the 2021 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years for this problem?

The 2021 model has 22 complaints (21% share), higher than 2020's 15 (18%), 2022's 13 (17%), 2023's 7 (6%), and 2024's 9 (11%).

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 21% of its 103 total complaints — the highest share of any model year in this dataset. No related recalls are on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 22; 21% of 103
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden full-force automatic braking with no obstacle in front of the vehicle, sometimes triggered by shadows, road markings, or painted plates on the pavement.
Several describe the forward collision warning system flashing 'BRAKE' and beeping falsely while driving in traffic with no car ahead, in one case happening repeatedly with dozens of false alerts.
Some owners say the system braked hard for vehicles in an adjacent lane rather than the one directly ahead, including at highway speeds of 60-70 mph.
A few reports describe the vehicle braking to a complete stop at low city speeds with no warning, causing the driver to be thrown forward against the seatbelt.
One owner says a dealer described the false-braking behavior as a known issue with no fix, and another notes similar problems reported on earlier model years dating back through 2019.

When 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 2, 2021, latest Aug 24, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2021 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by CR-V Hybrid model year

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

202015 (18%)
202122 (21%)
202213 (17%)
20237 (6%)
20249 (11%)
20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid's collision avoidance system reliable?: NHTSA has logged 22 complaints in this area for the 2021 model, 21% of all complaints filed for that year — the highest share among the model years listed. No crashes or injuries were reported alongside these complaints.
Does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid have a recall for automatic braking issues?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2021 CR-V Hybrid.
What do owners say happens with false braking on the 2021 CR-V Hybrid?: Owners describe the automatic emergency braking system activating suddenly with no obstacle present, sometimes at highway speeds, along with false 'BRAKE' warnings and beeping.
How does the 2021 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years for this problem?: The 2021 model has 22 complaints (21% share), higher than 2020's 15 (18%), 2022's 13 (17%), 2023's 7 (6%), and 2024's 9 (11%).