2019 Honda CR-V forward collision avoidance problems
295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Honda CR-V — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Multiple lights and warnings on dashboard of 2019 Honda CRV. Warnings were sudden and all at once and included, Emissions system problem, braking problem, power steering problem, collision mitigation system problem, electric parking brake problem and many others. Honda service centers stated this…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
“While driving at about the speed of 45 miles/hr. the car abruptly braked in the middle of the road without any vehicle or object in front of me. It was a scary situation because if there had been a car behind me, my car would have been rear-ended. This problem has neither been reproduced nor…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle or…
A26-091 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)…
A26-091 v1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
AEBM07242026901 · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 15 | 13% |
| 2025 CR-V | 39 | 17% |
| 2024 CR-V | 47 | 13% |
| 2023 CR-V | 38 | 7% |
| 2022 CR-V | 43 | 17% |
| 2021 CR-V | 86 | 27% |
| 2020 CR-V | 75 | 22% |
| 2018 CR-V | 389 | 18% |
| 2017 CR-V | 277 | 16% |
| 2016 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 CR-V | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.