2015 Honda CR-V: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 25, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX · crash

On XXX, I had an accident where I rear-ended a vehicle stopped at an intersection, when I simultaneously pressed my brake and accelerator pedal due to a hazardous brake pedal/accelerator pedal positioning. Only one week prior I had described/argued the exact accident scenario with the service mgr of First Texas Honda Svc Ctr ([XXX]) after taking my CR-V in for brake evaluation/servicing. He said nothing’s wrong with my brake pedal. I’ve owned my car for 10 yrs and have experienced these situations numerous (<20+X) times, as one of two scenarios: In a slow stop and an emergency stop, WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT STOP AT A REASONABLE DISTANCE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. The 1st scenario involves slow braking at low speeds (<25mph) where I’m simply slowing/flowing with traffic, as was the case with the accident I’m reporting. Here, I’m using a simple toe-heel pivot to move from accelerator to cover the brake. With a steady slow pressure, the brake pedal sinks to the level of the accelerator without fully stopping the vehicle. At that point, the brake pedal sinks below the accelerator pedal, resulting in my foot pressing both the brake and accelerator simultaneously, causing my CR-V to surge forward. Of course, I can’t physically see how low the brake pedal has dipped, and I’m relying solely on the car’s response (movement) when suddenly the accelerator engages. While I take full responsibility, I believe the brake pedal is more the problem than me/my foot. In the Emergency braking episodes, the scenario begins with a quick response braking requiring steady braking pressure (not fast/abrupt); then traffic stops abruptly, requiring a hard, urgent braking to stop completely—but the already depressed brake pedal sinks to the floorboard rather than delivering a hard deceleration before the pedal bottoms out. It’s a panic moment that triggers an emergency evasive maneuver into to an adjacent lane. The CR-V’s brake pedal creates dangerous incidents. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATIO

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was slowly driving into a parking spot, perhaps half way into the spot when the car suddenly accelerated forward, went over the cement wheel stops and hit a cement wall. It resulted in me suffering a fractured sternum. I am absolutely sure I did not press down hard on the accelerator to cause this. I recall being slightly jerked back into my seat and then hitting the wall. I have no idea what system failed, but the car is available for inspection. I am unable to drive the car until repairs to the front end are done, which I am told will take a few weeks. Thus, the car has not been inspected by anyone as yet, but I most certainly want it thoroughly checked. It should be noted that the police report was taken in the emergency room while I was in pain and in total shock at what happened. That report was only my guess as to what might have happened.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Acceleration · 38,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated on its own after he released the brake pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. On one occasion, the failure causedthe contact to strike two vehicles and his vehicle ended up stopping on the other side of the road in a wooded area. The entire driver's side of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was driven home and later towed to southern motors honda (10300 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (866) 353-8259) to be inspected. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · IL · 2 injuries

I had just returned from the grocery store with one of my daughters. We pulled into my driveway and my 2015 honda cr-v ex-l was stopped and my foot on the brake. My car was at a complete stop with the engine running. Before I could put the car in park, the engine suddenly revved up to a very high RPM and lunged forward. Even though my foot was on the break, I was unable to stop the vehicle and the car ran of two different sets of bushes before running into the southeast corner of my house! The driver's side air bag deployed. My daughter was in the front passenger seat and (maybe luckily) her air bag did not deploy. The airbag may be a tanaka airbag. I hit my airbag with such force that the air began to smoke. My daughter's was injured and she suffered a very bloody nose when her head hit the dashboard. I suffered bruises to my abdomen. The force of the crash knocked the plaster off the inside of my kitchen and threw it 10 feet. The studs were knocked off the moorings. Because my house was built in 1929 studs did not brake and the damage was only cosmetic. It is likely that the car is totaled and there will be significant costs in repairing the house.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 16,319 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while attempting to pull into a parking space. The failure resulted in unintended movement of approximately eight feet and crashed into a building, which shattered the glass door. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was 16,319. Updated 10/18/16*lj updated 11/17/16*lj

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · 10,000 miles · CA · crash

Our 2015 honda cr-v had been shaking while at a stop light or idle since we purchased the vehicle. We had taken it into the dealership several times and the issue wasn't fixed. Apparently, we were the first customer at this dealership to experience the shaking and it was prior to the recall. They kept telling us there wasn't an issue. I was at a stop light when suddenly the car, which was stopped, but shaking, lunged forward and bumped the car in front of me. I have been driving for many years and I do not take my foot off of the brake at a stop light until the light changes and the car in front of me starts to move. I couldn't figure out how that could have happened. It felt like the car was possessed. When I arrived home I did some internet research and found out that other people had experienced the same issue. We had to run the accident through our insurance, which resulted in almost $1000 damage to the other car (mostly due to the license plate imprint on his car. I thought bumpers were supposed to just bump. Don't know why there is a license plate frame in the way.) fortunately, we were both okay, but I hope this gets resolved soon so that no one gets injured. I had nightmares that the car could have lunged into someone walking through the crosswalk or forced the car in front of me to hit someone!

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Body · 3,990 miles · NC · crash

Unintended acceleration when braking. I could not make the car stop when I made a right-hand turn into a shopping center parking space. I damaged the right side of my vehicle as I side-swiped the rear bumper of a truck. It seemed that the more I pushed on the brake, the more the engine sped up, as if I was pushing on the gas pedal. The floor mat is anchored. I have very big feet (size 16 wide). The gas pedal and the brake pedal are very close.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 6,300 miles · NY · crash

In jan 2015 I purchased my fourth honda since (and my second crv) for the absolute reliability, quality, durability, and peace of mind that I have always felt with the brand. That however changed dramatically on july 16, 2015 when, at approximately 2:30pm, I was driving my vehicle in a parking lot at approx 5mph. As I eased into the parking space with my foot on the brake pedal, my car suddenly lurched forward. It was with such force that the entire car went up onto the curb and into the bushes beyond. I could not stop my car! Beyond these bushes was a main road with heavy traffic. Intuitively, I slammed on the emergency brake, which ultimately stopped the car. My car was so entangled in the bushes that I needed to have it towed out. On july 21, the honda dealer scanned all systems for dtcs, tested brakes, and checked throttle pedal operation and found at this time the braking system, throttle system and safety override systems are functioning as designed. Upon further investigation, it is apparent that unintended acceleration while braking is a well-documented issue. I contacted honda corp on july 21 and was assigned a regional case mgr who informed me that she would schedule an american honda rep to inspect my car. To date, I still await follow up action from my case mgr. This event has caused, and continues to cause, great anxiety and stress for me. I use this unreliable and unsafe vehicle daily and am constantly worried that this mechanical or electrical aberration will repeat itself, and with a less fortunate outcome.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Engine · 3,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2015 honda cr-v. The contact stated while driving down a hill, it felt as though he was loosing control of the vehicle, as the RPM revved high., the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 4/15/15*cn the consumer stated the mechanic could not replicate the problem. The vehicle ran rough.. Updated 04/2/15