How many brake complaints does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2018 Honda HR-V, which is 12% of the 156 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Honda HR-V?

Yes. Recall 18V777000, reported November 1, 2018, covers rear brake caliper pistons on 2018-2019 Honda HR-V vehicles among other Honda and Acura models. The remedy is a free brake bleed at Honda or Acura dealers.

At what mileage do 2018 HR-V brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2018 HR-V is 9,800 miles.

Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area for the 2018 HR-V shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries.

Is the 2018 HR-V worse for brakes than other HR-V years?

Brake complaints made up 12% of total complaints for 2018, close to 2016 (11%), 2017 (11%), and 2019 (8%), but lower than 2022 (16%) and 2025 (16%).

2018 Honda HR-V Brakes Problems

NHTSA logged 18 brake complaints for the 2018 Honda HR-V, 12% of its 156 total complaints that year, with 5 crashes and 2 injuries. A related recall (18V777000) covers rear brake caliper pistons. Median mileage at failure was 9,800 miles.

Brakes complaints: 18; 12% of 156
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 9,800 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes while backing out of a driveway.
Complete brake failure reported at highway and low speeds, including one case in winter weather that led to a crash.
Brakes fail to engage during slow-speed parking maneuvers, resulting in the vehicle striking an object.
Brake pedal requires multiple hard presses accompanied by loud noises before the vehicle finally stops.
Brake pedal pulsates or jitters heavily over bumpy roads, giving the sensation that the brakes are about to give out.
Rear brakes wear unevenly, with owners linking the wear pattern to the recalled rear brake caliper pistons.

When 2018 Honda HR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 26, 2018, latest Mar 9, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2018 to Mar 2026; peak May 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2018 Honda HR-V

NHTSA 18V777000Nov 1, 2018Brakes64,785 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Brakes complaints by HR-V model year

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

201626 (11%)
201714 (11%)
201818 (12%)
201919 (8%)
20205 (6%)
20215 (8%)
202214 (16%)
20235 (1%)
202412 (11%)
20257 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?: NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2018 Honda HR-V, which is 12% of the 156 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Honda HR-V?: Yes. Recall 18V777000, reported November 1, 2018, covers rear brake caliper pistons on 2018-2019 Honda HR-V vehicles among other Honda and Acura models. The remedy is a free brake bleed at Honda or Acura dealers.
At what mileage do 2018 HR-V brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2018 HR-V is 9,800 miles.
Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area for the 2018 HR-V shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries.
Is the 2018 HR-V worse for brakes than other HR-V years?: Brake complaints made up 12% of total complaints for 2018, close to 2016 (11%), 2017 (11%), and 2019 (8%), but lower than 2022 (16%) and 2025 (16%).