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2021 Honda CR-V Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

Owners filed 89 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, 27% of all complaints for the year. NHTSA lists 3 crashes and 2 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 24,500. No related recall is listed.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
89
27% of 330
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
24,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Forward collision warning triggers a sudden hard 'phantom' brake with a clear road ahead, often on highways with cruise control engaged.
  • The false braking event is frequently paired with a dashboard 'BRAKE' warning and a feeling that the vehicle is momentarily out of control.
  • Some owners report the system activates unexpectedly while going around curves or exit ramps with no vehicle in front of them.
  • In at least one case the forward collision sensor failed to brake when needed, resulting in a crash into another vehicle.
  • A few complaints describe repeated phantom braking events at both low city speeds and higher highway speeds during the same ownership period.

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

First complaint Jul 30, 2021, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2021 Honda CR-V collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per quarter82021 Q32022 Q22023 Q12023 Q42024 Q32025 Q22026 Q1
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q1 (8).

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

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 20101 (0%)
  2. 20111 (0%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20132 (1%)
  5. 20141 (0%)
  6. 20159 (1%)
  7. 20164 (1%)
  8. 2017286 (16%)
  9. 2018398 (19%)
  10. 2019301 (27%)
  11. 202073 (21%)
  12. 202189 (27%)
  13. 202245 (17%)
  14. 202342 (8%)
  15. 202454 (14%)
  16. 202542 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Honda CR-V owners reported collision avoidance and camera problems?
NHTSA lists 89 complaints in this area for the 2021 CR-V, which is 27% of all 330 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V collision avoidance system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 CR-V.
At what mileage do these collision avoidance problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 24,500 miles.
Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?
NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2021 CR-V, with no fires reported.
What does 'phantom braking' mean in these complaints?
Owners describe the forward collision system triggering sudden, hard braking with no vehicle or obstacle present, sometimes while cruise control or lane keeping assist is active.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.