2019 Honda CR-V forward collision avoidance problems
298 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
“This emergency brake happened multiple times during crossing train tracks. I’m not sure if the sensor was capturing anything there but the car stopped immediately. Two incidents occurred in the same street and was after the traffic light turned green. Two times I had vehicles behind me but…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“Car automatically hit the brakes for no apparent reason while going at 45 mph. There was no vehicle or any kind of obstacle ahead of behind. Also resulted in tightening of driver seat belt. No injuries. Vehicle was being operated by an authorized and licensed driver.”
filed Sep 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owner Notification Letter - 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…
ONL6UV09092026 · Other · issued Sep 10, 2026Service 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 | 18 | 13% |
| 2025 CR-V | 40 | 16% |
| 2024 CR-V | 48 | 12% |
| 2023 CR-V | 37 | 7% |
| 2022 CR-V | 43 | 17% |
| 2021 CR-V | 87 | 26% |
| 2020 CR-V | 74 | 21% |
| 2018 CR-V | 392 | 18% |
| 2017 CR-V | 281 | 16% |
| 2016 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 CR-V | 9 | 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.