How many brake complaints does the 2021 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA has logged 27 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, which is 8% of the 330 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.

What brake problems do 2021 CR-V owners report most?

The most common pattern is phantom automatic emergency braking with no obstacle present, followed by reports of unresponsive or delayed brake pedal feel.

At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2021 CR-V?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2021 CR-V is 3,000 miles.

Have brake issues on the 2021 CR-V caused crashes?

NHTSA records list 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 27 brake complaints for the 2021 CR-V, with no fires reported.

2021 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, 8% of its 330 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls. Owners most often report phantom automatic emergency braking and, less often, delayed or reduced brake response, with a median failure mileage of 3,000.

Brakes complaints: 27; 8% of 330
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 3,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking activates with no obstacle present, sometimes slamming the vehicle to a near stop in traffic.
Some owners describe the brake pedal feeling unresponsive or requiring extra pressure to slow or stop the vehicle, in one case failing to stop before a collision.
A dashboard 'All System Failure' message has appeared along with unexplained sudden braking on multiple occasions.
ABS and ACC warning lights illuminate intermittently, and dealers have been unable to duplicate or fix the issue.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward on its own after being placed in park on a driveway.
A loud screeching noise when backing up in humid or rainy weather has been reported repeatedly since purchase.

When 2021 Honda CR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2021, latest Jul 10, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2021 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CR-V model year

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

201029 (6%)
201122 (4%)
201225 (6%)
201331 (8%)
201428 (5%)
201547 (7%)
201620 (5%)
2017210 (12%)
2018220 (10%)
2019106 (10%)
202030 (8%)
202127 (8%)
202215 (6%)
202330 (6%)
202422 (6%)
202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2021 Honda CR-V have?: NHTSA has logged 27 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, which is 8% of the 330 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
What brake problems do 2021 CR-V owners report most?: The most common pattern is phantom automatic emergency braking with no obstacle present, followed by reports of unresponsive or delayed brake pedal feel.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2021 CR-V?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2021 CR-V is 3,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2021 CR-V caused crashes?: NHTSA records list 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 27 brake complaints for the 2021 CR-V, with no fires reported.