2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 24, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am a senior citizen who bought a brand new 2021 Honda CRV hybrid in 2022. I used the vehicle mainly for driving around town in city driving. I ensured that my vehicle received all the necessary scheduled maintenance at either the dealership I bought the vehicle,(Pacific Honda, [XXX];phone [XXX]) or a certified Honda dealership. I have complete maintenance records at the Honda dealership for the entire life onf the vehicle. In early XXX I received a warning light on my dash…

   NHTSA complaint #11759190 · source
2. Filed Aug 8, 2025NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While traveling northwest at 37 mph, the automatic brake system engaged jolting the driver. The camera shows no objects in front of but there were two vehicles traveling southeast in the opposite lane prior to the brakes applying. There were shadows from trees. If there was a vehicle behind, and the driver did not react fast enough, this would have been a rearend collision. This is the third time that the automatic brake system engaged for no reason since we have owned this…

   NHTSA complaint #11679427 · source
3. Filed Feb 17, 2025NJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   I was driving the vehicle on route I287 and all of a sudden the break system got activated without touching any button and the car speed was damped down and as a result the car was pulled aside to see what had happened. The break system completely collapsed with a break sign on the dashboard appearing persistently which could not be deactivated or was not able to remove from the dashboard with several attempts made in restarting the engine. Due to the involuntary break…

   NHTSA complaint #11643071 · source
4. Filed Feb 1, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   On highway, engaged cruise control at 70 mph. Engine light came on, simultaneously with loss of power (pressing on gas pedal did nothing) and Apple CarPlay disconnect. We were near an exit and managed to drift off, at lower off-ramp speed engine again could respond to accelerator however was chugging very badly. Went to nearby oil change place. Mechanic there advised going straight to dealer a short distance further. Drove on to the Honda dealer, car still chugging and…

   NHTSA complaint #11640119 · source
5. Filed Nov 18, 2024TNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   On Saturday November 16th 2024 I was driving my Honda CRV hybrid year 2021 when about 7:10pm I heard a beep, beep, beep and at the same time the car suddenly breaked in the middle of an intersection; there was nothing in the forward path so I don't really know why the car stopped abruptly. After a few seconds I put my foot in the accelerator and continued to go. When I arrived home I reviewed the videos (I had installed front and rear cameras) and verified that certainly…

   NHTSA complaint #11625845 · source
6. Filed Jul 19, 2024VADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My family and I were driving down the road, in a gentle left hand turn when the emergency braking system suddenly activated, and our best guess is that it was due to a car well off the road in a parking lot at the same point. A tractor trailer, loaded heavily with electrical transformers was just behind us, and if not for the driver of the truck paying attention we might not all be here today. This has happened many times in other situations, sometimes maybe a dip in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11603307 · source
7. Filed Apr 22, 2024AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   On or about Sep 25th 2023, automatic brake system invertedly activated while driving 40mph with no traffic. Dealership could not find any codes or errors. On or about Apr 01st 2024, automatic brake system invertedly activated while driving 40mph with no traffic. Dealership could not find any codes or errors. On or about Apr 03rd 2024, vehicle turned on all by its shelf with no key fob around. Open door and sat in driver's seat and about 15 second later, the vehicle turned…

   NHTSA complaint #11584516 · source
8. Filed Feb 8, 2024CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   my vehicle suddenly stops without me pressing breaks or there being another vehicle in front of me . It’s unsafe and I’m afraid of getting rear ended

   NHTSA complaint #11570902 · source
9. Filed Jun 12, 2023OHDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The emergency braking system reacts unexpectedly and unnecessarily. I see there is an investigation for vehicles up to 2019, but my 2021 has done this at least a dozen times since new. My experience seems to indicate that it's often related to a shadow on the road. Could be an adjacent vehicle or simply a large tree or building. It can happen with an asphalt repair that is darker than the surrounding road or even a wet spot. It would also seem to be more likely to happen…

   NHTSA complaint #11526514 · source
10. Filed Dec 16, 2022NCDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    On more than one occasion, the vehicles automatic emergency braking system engaged unexpectedly. This occurred when there was no obstruction in front of the vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint #11497800 · source
11. Filed Nov 7, 2022FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    Automatic emergency brake activated and the vehicle came to a complete stop while approaching a railroad crossing. There was no traffic ahead. It was a clear day, around 8:45AM. There was no indication of a problem before or after the car stopped.

    NHTSA complaint #11492594 · source
12. Filed Sep 25, 2022ORDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    I was traveling about 17 MPH when my CRV braked suddenly to a stop on it's own. There was nothing in front of me. Thank goodness no one was behind me because the car stopped with no warning. I was also wearing my seatbelt, which was good because I was thrown forward. There was no prior warning and no lights or other indicators on now. After that the speakers made thudding sounds, were staticy and now the radio will not play. NOt sure what this has to do with the AEB system.…

    NHTSA complaint #11486287 · source

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