Are there brake problems with the 2019 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA lists 19 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Honda HR-V, making up 8% of the 235 total complaints filed for the year. Six of those complaints involved crashes.

Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Honda HR-V?

Yes. Recall 18V777000 covers 2018-2019 Honda HR-V vehicles for rear brake caliper pistons; Honda dealers bleed the brakes free of charge under this recall.

At what mileage do brake problems occur on the 2019 HR-V?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 4,302 miles at the time of brake-related failure complaints.

How does the 2019 HR-V brake complaint rate compare to other model years?

The 2019 HR-V's brake complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, lower than the 11-12% share reported for the 2016-2018 model years but similar to or below the 6-16% range seen in 2020-2025 model years.

2019 Honda HR-V Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 19 complaints on the 2019 Honda HR-V, 8% of all 235 complaints filed for the year, with 6 crashes reported and median mileage at failure of 4,302 miles. A related recall (18V777000) covers rear brake caliper pistons on 2018-2019 HR-V models.

Brakes complaints: 19; 8% of 235
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,302 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe pressing the brake pedal and having the vehicle fail to slow, sometimes accelerating instead, leading to collisions.
Some drivers report needing to pump the brake pedal multiple times before it engages properly.
Several complaints mention brake system, electronic brake, and E-brake warning lights appearing together on the dash.
Owners report the automatic brake assist or brake hold feature releasing or activating unexpectedly, causing sudden acceleration or failure to stop.
One complaint links a malfunctioning forward camera to inconsistent automatic braking, either failing to brake or braking without cause.

When 2019 Honda HR-V brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 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

Are there brake problems with the 2019 Honda HR-V?: NHTSA lists 19 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Honda HR-V, making up 8% of the 235 total complaints filed for the year. Six of those complaints involved crashes.
Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Honda HR-V?: Yes. Recall 18V777000 covers 2018-2019 Honda HR-V vehicles for rear brake caliper pistons; Honda dealers bleed the brakes free of charge under this recall.
At what mileage do brake problems occur on the 2019 HR-V?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 4,302 miles at the time of brake-related failure complaints.
How does the 2019 HR-V brake complaint rate compare to other model years?: The 2019 HR-V's brake complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, lower than the 11-12% share reported for the 2016-2018 model years but similar to or below the 6-16% range seen in 2020-2025 model years.