2026 Honda CR-V Driver assistance Problems

I was parking my car at my condo and it suddenly accelerated and I could not stop it. Ran into my neighbors bushes and porch thing that holds roof up

NHTSA ID

11776082

Incident

Nov 5, 2026

My Honda 2026 AWD HYBIRD CRV was hit from behind while I stop at a RED light, after the impact , my CRV surging forward (unintended acceleration) after experiencing this impact. The car ran into an intersection which brake did not respond, I then use hand brake it did not stop , but until I rear ended a car in the front which was about 50 yards from me

NHTSA ID

11773456

Incident

Oct 24, 2026

the infotainment screen which has rear view camera systems, collision alerts when backing up, all hands free options- hands‑free phone use, navigation, audio streaming, and vehicle settings control for hybrid and general functioning are not accessible

NHTSA ID

11773241

Incident

Oct 19, 2026

I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a serious potential design vulnerability involving the front radar sensor on my 2026 Honda CR\-V EX\. My vehicle is only four months old, and the front radar sensor and Honda emblem were recently stolen\. This resulted in numerous dashboard warnings and disabled important collision\-avoidance and driver\-assistance features\. It is unacceptable that such a critical safety component appears to be easily accessible and removable, leaving drivers without essential safety technology\. Other Honda owners have reported similar thefts, raising concerns that this may be a widespread issue rather than an isolated incident\. Replacement and calibration can cost approximately $1,700–$2,500\. Why should consumers be financially responsible for replacing an essential safety component that may be inadequately protected by the manufacturer? I am leasing a brand\-new vehicle and should not have to pay thousands of dollars or rely on aftermarket security devices to protect critical safety equipment\. Even after replacement, the vehicle remains vulnerable to another theft\. I strongly urge NHTSA to investigate whether this represents a safety\-related design defect and determine whether Honda should be required to implement protective measures or initiate a recall\. I also believe Honda should take financial responsibility by covering replacement costs, reimbursing affected owners, or providing manufacturer\-funded repairs and security modifications\. This is not simply a theft issue\. It is a serious vehicle safety concern that deserves immediate attention\. Honda must take responsibility for investigating and addressing this vulnerability rather than leaving consumers to bear the financial burden and safety consequences Please escalate as able and I am requesting a response back with case number as applicable. Thank you

NHTSA ID

11773197

Incident

Oct 20, 2026

While driving, the accelerated sped up by itself. I immediately applied the brake to keep it from continuing to accelerate. This occurred two different times during two separate driving events.

NHTSA ID

11772350

Incident

Oct 16, 2026

Spouse parked the car in the garage, turned off motor. It was left in reverse gear, but car was off. She exited vehicle, went out to driveway, and the car was slowly rolling out of the garage. She had to jump in, apply the brakes. Then started vehicle and placed in Park. Shut vehicle off. I was able to replicate the same event. Lucky that our grandkids were not in or behind the car. As I understand the process, an electrical and/or programming failed to place car in auto park.

NHTSA ID

11771859

Incident

Oct 17, 2026

Driving on I-69 with all adaptive systems on including cruise control set at 65 miles per hour. The car had slowed to about 60 due to ahead car. . It started raining rather hard, a message said the Honda emblem was dirty and it automatically disabled all adaptive systems leaving the car moving at about 60 miles per hour without warning. I fortunately manually braked to avoid a rear collision. This disabling procedure happens to fast to be safe in traffic or at higher speeds.

NHTSA ID

11771856

Incident

Aug 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at 50 MPH, the collision mitigation braking system erroneously engaged. The failure was persistent. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was approximately 16,650.

NHTSA ID

11771333

Incident

Oct 6, 2026

Mileage

16,650 mi

The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 33 MPH, the vehicle ahead unexpectedly decelerated, resulting in a rear-end collision. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Warning system failed to activate prior to the crash. During the collision, the driver-side, front passenger-side, and rear passenger-side airbags deployed in a delayed manner, and the driver-side airbag appeared to rupture during deployment. The front end of the vehicle sustained extensive damage, and the vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a private impound lot. The contact was transported via ambulance to a medical center, where she was treated for a fractured sternum, broken ribs, chest contusions, and trauma leading to respiratory distress, requiring diagnostic scans, X-rays, and an EKG evaluation. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

NHTSA ID

11771143

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

Mileage

12,000 mi

I purchased a brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Less than three months later, the adaptive cruise control and collision-avoidance radar module was stolen in under a minute, forcing me to pay $2,650.98 out of pocket for repairs. In New York, the front radar module on the new Honda CR-V Hybrid is a frequent target for theft; owners often suffer losses of around $3,000 in just sixty seconds (exact costs vary by Honda service center). I consider this a clear design flaw by Honda: the collision-avoidance radar—which also integrates the adaptive cruise control function—can be easily removed using only a screwdriver, without even opening the hood or doors. This situation is completely unacceptable. Honda has failed to implement any anti-theft measures to prevent such incidents, leaving owners facing massive financial losses in the blink of an eye. This is unacceptable. Honda service personnel have acknowledged that the front radar on the new CR-V is extremely susceptible to theft. They have already repaired multiple 2026 Honda CR-Vs that had their front radars stolen. I strongly suspect that the Honda CR-V suffers from a serious design flaw. I strongly demand that Honda provide compensation to owners whose radars have been stolen.

NHTSA ID

11770267

Incident

Oct 9, 2026

Car slammed on breaks without need and no warning light came on before or after incident. I have a video but was unable to upload it.

NHTSA ID

11769779

Incident

Oct 7, 2026

My 2026 Honda CR-V has a major design vulnerability. I purchased this vehicle on 8/22/2026. On 10/1/2026 my vehicle was vandalized in the parking lot where I work. In a matter of seconds, without any special tools, a thief pried the front logo off the vehicle and stole the radar sensor/module which directly disables Honda sensing safety systems (including collision mitigation braking and adaptive cruise control) which causes cascading dashboard error lights (generating systematic driver distractions). The front logo lacks mechanical lockouts allowing thieves to leverage it off with a simple flathead screwdriver in under 30 seconds. After paying $38,000 for the vehicle, I now have to pay to replace the sensor/module. I received a quote from the local dealership for $1,892.66 (parts/labor), and there are no assurances that it won't be vandalized again. I filed a police report and a claim with my car insurance company. I also filed a complaint with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda needs to initiate a design recall so this issue can be rectified. The sooner the better.

NHTSA ID

11768745

Incident

Oct 1, 2026

driving from [XXX] to [XXX]. On adaptive cruise control with lane departure active. In [XXX], on the interstate, with the interstate curving to the left. Left curve illustrated on dash in cluster. Approaching a vehicle in the right lane while on cruise, it was going slower than my set speed. This vehicle was slowing for an exit on a ramp that was straight away aligned with the right lane, curve starting just after this ramp. This vehicle was braking for the ramp. Our vehicle chimed alerting to the approaching slower vehicle. We were whatever Honda specifies for a correct following distance, at least 8 car lengths if not further. Our vehicle rapidly slowed even though this forward vehicle was on the exit ramp. Then it rapidly decelerated to around 40 mph from the 70 we had been at. We had no vehicle in front of us in the Interstate through lane. If we had had a vehicle following us at the normal "too close distance" we could have easily been tail ended. There was zero reason for the vehicle to brake for the exiting vehicle. The adaptive cruise apparently was fixated on the forward vehicle, and did not incorporate the lane keeping data that showed the road turning. This rapid braking surprised us, and I had to override the vehicle stepping on the accelerator to regain speed. I have no idea how slow it would have gone. The lane change software also consistently have problems with decel lane marking, pulling the vehicle to the right when these happen pushing us out of lane position. It also registers black tar coating on straight seams as lane markers, either moving the vehicle or shaking the wheel to alert us of an issue - - which does not exist. There also does not appear to be an effective interface between the "hands on steering wheel" sensor and existing road conditions that consistently result in shakes or alerts for events fully under the drivers control. More if anyone is interested, out of characters. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)

NHTSA ID

11768517

Incident

Oct 1, 2026

The car randomly braked hard and suddenly. There were no obstacles in the road. It was a clear day with no weather issues.

NHTSA ID

11766971

Incident

Sep 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 1-2 MPH into a parking space, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The contact's wife suffered neck pain. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact requested the Event Data Recorder (EDR). The insurance company was notified of the failure but had not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 7,400.

NHTSA ID

11766602

Incident

Sep 22, 2026

Mileage

7,400 mi

While pulling into a parking space in a parking lot with foot on the brake coming to a stop, the vehicle suddenly and without warning accelerated up over the curb onto and across a sidewalk and finally stopped on a lawn. Had someone been on the sidewalk in front of the vehicle they would have been struck. Had the vehicle not stopped it would have continued into the side of a building. The vehicle's engine continued to run after the vehicle finally came to a stop. The vehicle is currently scheduled for a service appointment at the dealership where it purchased. There were no warning or caution indications on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ID

11764187

Incident

Sep 12, 2026

I am writing to formally log a product quality and safety complaint regarding my 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid.The Low-Speed Braking Control system frequently triggers severe, abrupt false-positive braking events in common driving environments, such as steep driveways, when recreational bike rack is attached and areas with minor vegetation. While the software allows the driver to disable this feature within the Driver Information Interface, the vehicle overrides driver autonomy by automatically resetting the system to "ON" every time the ignition is cycled.Forcing a driver to navigate multiple digital menus before every single trip to disable a system prone to false-positives is an ergonomic hazard. Unexpected, automated slam-braking while trying to merge or back into live traffic creates a distinct risk of a rear-end collision.Other major manufacturers (such as Toyota with PKSB) successfully balance safety compliance and driver utility by allowing user settings to persist after a restart, using a standard dashboard warning light instead.I request that Honda release a future software update to allow the Low-Speed Braking Control system configuration to remain in the user's last selected state (ON or OFF) between drive cycles. Please log this issue under my VIN in your corporate quality tracking database. This has reached a level of safety concern for me to consider trading in for a vehicle that allows safe functionality in a practical manner. This is not a feature for outdoor user on a vehicle marketed as a Sport model. Previous models of Honda had the option to switch this feature off and on as needed instead of the automatic reset during the start cycle.

NHTSA ID

11758569

Incident

Aug 14, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11758244

Incident

Jul 8, 2026

I am writing to formally request that Honda investigate and acknowledge a significant security and safety concern regarding the front radar module used on certain Honda vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing. The front radar module appears to be easily accessible from the front of the vehicle and can reportedly be removed by a thief in a matter of seconds without requiring specialized tools. Because of its location and lack of adequate theft protection, it has become an attractive target for theft. The theft of this component is more than a financial inconvenience. Once the radar module is removed, critical driver-assistance and safety features—including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning, and other Honda Sensing functions—may become unavailable until the sensor is replaced and professionally calibrated. This can leave owners without important safety technologies they relied upon when purchasing the vehicle. I respectfully ask Honda to investigate this issue, acknowledge the vulnerability, and consider implementing a remedy for affected vehicles. Possible solutions could include an improved anti-theft mounting system, a redesigned sensor location, or other security enhancements that make unauthorized removal significantly more difficult. As Honda owners, we should be able to feel confident leaving our vehicles parked without worrying that a critical safety component can be stolen in seconds. Beyond the financial burden of replacing the radar module, the loss of these safety features can affect the safe operation of the vehicle and diminish driver confidence. I urge Honda to take this concern seriously, communicate with affected owners, and evaluate whether a service campaign or safety recall is appropriate. At a minimum, I hope Honda will acknowledge the issue and work toward a solution that improves the security of the front radar module and restores owners' confidence in the safety of their vehicl

NHTSA ID

11752924

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

We were pulling into a parking space and were almost completely stopped. Suddenly the gas engine revved and we jumped the curb and crashed through the glass front of the restaurant we had ordered food from. as it lurched forward my wife was pressing on the brake yelling it won't stop! The engined revved without any pedal usage. The automatic braking system did not function. Called the dealer and of course they have never heard of such a thing. I talked with the dealer adn they recommended going ahead with the body repairs and then take it to a Honda dealer to run a diagnostic to see if any abnormalities show up. There were no warning signals at all. It happened so quickly. The car ended up going completely through the glass fron and when it stopped it had hit the cashier counter and was completely inside the restuarant. We are so thankful there were no patrons eating in the restaurant at the time.

NHTSA ID

11750425

Incident

Jul 12, 2026

Vehicle Information: 2026 Honda CR-V Sport HybridComponent: Power Train / Hydraulic Brakes / Electronic Stability ControlDescription of Incident:On [Date], my 2026 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid was parked facing uphill on a steep incline. I started the vehicle, depressed the brake pedal, released the electronic parking brake, and shifted into Drive. Upon transitioning to the accelerator, the vehicle failed to hold its position. It immediately and rapidly rolled backward down the incline, completely overriding the Hill Start Assist (HSA) mechanism. Despite accelerator input, the hybrid powertrain failed to deliver the instantaneous forward torque required to counter gravity. The vehicle gained rearward momentum and collided with a closed gate.Safety Justification:This un-commanded rollback presents a severe, systemic safety hazard. Research into hybrid consumer data reveals a documented pattern of drivers being blindsided by the lack of traditional automatic transmission "idle-creep" torque on inclines, combined with counter-intuitive electronic HSA deactivation thresholds. The vehicle’s software logic fails to safely manage dual-pedal inputs during hill starts, creating an unreasonable risk of rollback collisions.

NHTSA ID

11748174

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

While driving on a country road with a string of telephone poles on the side, the vehicle lane keeping assist appeared to attempt to follow the shadow of the telephone wires on the road. The shadow was curved by the natural droop of the telephone wires, causing the vehicle to try to swerve to follow the curve of the wire. One time it tried to swerve into oncoming traffic, and another time off the road. There were two incidents in about 5 minutes, so we shut off the system to prevent an accident. It was a clear sunny day, and the road was well paved and marked with white and yellow lines. We have only had the car a few weeks, but this is the first time we have observed this behavior.

NHTSA ID

11744938

Incident

Jun 17, 2026

The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's mother. The contact's mother owns a 2026 CR-V. The contact stated while the contact's mother was driving, the vehicle's speed independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's mother's vehicle crashed into three parked vehicles. The contact stated that after the impact, the wheels continued to move. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's mother was driving in a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's mother was inspected by the paramedics. The contact's mother was later taken to a local medical center in a private vehicle. The contact's mother did not sustain any injuries. No Police report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.

NHTSA ID

11737248

Incident

May 11, 2026

Mileage

5,500 mi

The front radar sensor behind the emblem on the grill is very easily stolen due to a design flaw. It was stolen, replaced, and stolen a second time. This is happening so much that Honda can’t keep up with replacement parts, leading to service delays, which cause many people, including my pregnant wife and now new baby, to drive for weeks without critical safety features. This is unacceptable and Honda needs to issue a recall and provide a fix to the design flaw.

NHTSA ID

11735975

Incident

Mar 31, 2026

The front radar sensor (behind the H emblem on the front grill) was stolen. The car still drives, but all the safety features tied to it are now disabled. Honda service center wants $119 just to diagnose it. I was then quoted ~$1,500 for the part + ~$2,000 for labor (before tax). After looking into it, this seems to be happening frequently with CR-Vs. The radar sensor is externally accessible and can be removed in minutes. Thieves know this and it’s clearly becoming a trend. This feels like a design vulnerability for such a critical safety component. What’s worse is Honda won’t even provide a free estimate even though reprogramming has to be done through them anyway.

NHTSA ID

11735963

Incident

May 5, 2026