2026 Honda CR-V service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2026 Honda CR-V — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sudden loss of braking power on June 29, 2026, with sudden brake warnings. We had the same error after taking delivery of the vehicle in September 2025. The dealership repaired the vehicle (brake sensor). We have another dealer appointment on July 6, 2026 to repair this again. Very concerning from…”
filed Jul 5, 2026
“On May 2nd, 2026, while driving my 2026 Honda CRV EX, which I purchased less than 3 months ago, I got a warning on my dashboard saying "Brake System Problem: Brake Performance may be reduced. See your dealer." I tried push the break but it wouldn't budge, it was as if the brakes locked. I took my…”
filed May 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 28 | 12% |
| 2024 CR-V | 20 | 5% |
| 2023 CR-V | 28 | 6% |
| 2022 CR-V | 13 | 5% |
| 2021 CR-V | 25 | 8% |
| 2020 CR-V | 30 | 9% |
| 2019 CR-V | 94 | 9% |
| 2018 CR-V | 184 | 9% |
| 2017 CR-V | 167 | 10% |
| 2016 CR-V | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 CR-V | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 CR-V | 19 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2026 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.