Honda HR-V Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Honda HR-V across 11 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (23). The words owners use most often: “brakes failed” (5% of reports).
- 116service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 34mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 6 of 116 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 34 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 14 an injury.
Honda HR-V service brakes complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2016, 2018, 2019
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brake System Problem warning, an issue with the Lane Keeping Assist, the vehicle pulling to the right, and, most importantly, an incident where the brake pedal went all the way to the floor while braking.
While driving my 2026 Honda HR-V with about 536 miles, I turned on the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). Shortly afterward, multiple warning messages began appearing and cycling on the instrument panel while I was driving. They included brake system problem, low speed braking problem, lane keeping…
My 2025 Honda HR-V experienced an apparent braking/ABS/VSA system malfunction and is currently at the Honda dealership. The dealership has not released the vehicle back to me, and it is available for inspection. I was completely stopped at a traffic light with my foot firmly on the brake when the…
I was at my workplaceâs parking garage today and was attempting to park my 2019 Honda HR-V. While I was slowly attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without my intention, and the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle continued to accelerate uncontrollably despite my attempt to…
I own a 2024 Honda HR-V. Since I purchased the vehicle, I have experienced recurring warning messages stating: "Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem - See Your Dealer" and "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem - See Your Dealer." I brought the vehicle to the Honda dealer and reported…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda HR-Vs have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about service brakes for the Honda HR-V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda HR-V service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Honda HR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes failed”, in 6 of 116 complaints.
Other Honda HR-V problems
- Visibility/wiper problems (354)
- Electrical System problems (313)
- Power Train problems (180)
- Steering problems (178)
- Engine problems (110)
- Structure problems (103)
See all Honda HR-V problems.