2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid forward collision avoidance problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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])…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“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…”
filed Aug 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other CR-V Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 8 | 9% |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 12 | 16% |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 14 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
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.