2020 Honda CR-V brakes problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Brakes · CA

In March 2026 I took my 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid to Honda due to warning light: "VSA stability problem, brake system problem. The local Honda dealer couldn't find the problem. Nothing was done. In October, 2026 I returned the vehicle to Honda because the warning lights continued. I took the car back to Honda in October 2026 and they recommended to replace Electric Servo Pedal Simulator Unit at the final cost of $3976.32. I did have the car repaired. I have sent a letter to Honda of America advising of the problem, the cost and asked if this is a common problem..I did request a full or partial reimbursement because this occurrence was independent of anything i did to this vehicle. I was unable to upload more documents!!

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · NJ · crash

Good Day On XXX, my 2020 Honda CR-V EX, VIN [XXX], was shifted into Park. With no warning lights or messages, the vehicle rolled forward on its own and struck the rear of another parked vehicle. No damage to the vehicles. This was not the first occurrence. Before this event I noticed the vehicle moving after being placed in Park. Before the collision the vehicle showed zero unrepaired recalls under this VIN. Other owners of 2020 CR-V vehicles have filed reports of the same failure, including a report filed XXX describing a 2020 CR-V roll backward while the transmission was in Park with the electronic parking brake engaged, and a report filed XXX describing a parked 2020 CR-V rolling away and striking trees. A XXX report on a 2019 CR-V describes the vehicle rolling forward while in Park. I am requesting an investigation into whether the parking pawl, shift cable assembly, or transmission range sensor fails to hold the vehicle in Park. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer. Thank you [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Brakes · FL

Brakes locked up while the vehicle was being driven. The owner's brakes locked up while driving in early February 2026, and the owner's husband's brakes locked up while driving on April 22, 2026. Two separate incidents, same vehicle, identical failure pattern. Reports were previously filed with Honda and the federal safety agency with no response. The owner also posted about it on X.

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IL

At under 36,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total failure of the factory electronic brake booster assembly. The vehicle's dashboard illuminated multiple critical braking system warning lights. The vehicle was taken directly to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnostic testing. The dealership pulled Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC C1250-98 (ECU Internal Malfunction - Over Temperature), confirming a hard internal electronic processor failure within the brake booster unit itself. The dealership had to completely remove and replace the faulty electronic brake booster assembly, costing $3,206.00 out of pocket for parts and labor. An internal computer processor overheating on a critical, non-maintenance braking component at this incredibly low mileage represents a severe safety hazard and indicates a manufacturing or supplier defect. Honda has previously issued safety recalls for integrated electronic brake booster faults on other models from this production window (such as the federal safety agency Campaign 23V431000), but has not yet extended coverage to the 2020 CR-V. I am filing this report to document the premature component failure and urge an expansion of the safety recall to encompass this model year.

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TN

I have experienced four instances of my vehicle braking (two very extreme) when nothing was nearby or in front of my vehicle. Two of these happened when passing through an intersection, but no other vehicles were nearby. Fortunately, no one was following close behind during two occasions, or I would have been rear ended. I mentioned this today while having my car serviced at the dealership(White’s Auto Mall in Hopkinsville, KY) but they wanted to charge me 207.00 for an inspection, which I didn’t think I should be responsible for paying. I have researched and found “phantom braking” to be a problem in my vehicle make and model.

Filed May 6, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TN

On multiple occasions, this vehicle has initiated automated braking with no other vehicles in the immediate proximity. On 2 occasions, the automated braking has resulted in near misses of rear end collisions. This is an intermittently occurring fault that has become more frequent as of late. The vehicle has <100k on the odometer. The vehicle was taken to the local Honda dealer and their investigative procedure included an 8 min test drive of less than 5 miles and reported that there was nothing wrong with the system. No attempt to make any corrections or improvements was attempted.

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · 13,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot and depressing the brake pedal, there was a clunking sound coming from the braking system before the brakes became inoperable. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle eventually came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an electrical wiring short. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2026 · Brakes · 44,505 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake warning light flashed and illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while depressing the brake pedal. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. The failure had occurred four times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,505.

Filed Mar 14, 2026 · Brakes · FL

The brake warning light remains illuminated on the dashboard even when the parking brake is fully disengaged and while the vehicle is in motion. Same when the car is on or turned off. The brake warning light remain on continuously. Because this warning light is associated with the braking system, it creates uncertainty about whether the braking system and related safety systems are functioning properly while the vehicle is being driven. This raises safety concerns. The vehicle currently has approximately 50,000 miles and has been regularly maintained. The vehicle was inspected by a Honda dealership. After evaluation, the dealership indicated the issue may be related to the VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) modulator. However, they stated they cannot confirm with certainty that replacing this component will resolve the issue. This will be an expensive repair with no warranty that’s the issue. All other possible issues with pads brake system, wires…were discarded and no code showed on the initial test. Since this warning involves a critical safety system and the cause has not been clearly identified, I am concerned this may represent a potential defect or premature failure of a braking system component.

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

I was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden all of the lights appeared on the dashboard.i took it in to the dealership and was told it was due to PO172 code.