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2018 Honda HR-V Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Mar 9, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
10%
of 152 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
5
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2018 Honda HR-V submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming brake

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

AirbagsBrakesElectrical
Filed Mar 9, 2026
Crash reported1 injury reported

On September 17. 2025 I was at a red light on Normandie Avenue and Exposition Blvd the light turned green and as I was entering the intersection going southbound my doors on the vehicle started locking and un locking, my dashboard went black and the car shut off, The Braking system malfunction, the airbag did not deploy, my knees hit the bottom part of the dashboard and my mouth hit the steering wheel knocking out several teeth. The dashboard only had an airbag code, a brake code and a vehicle with the doors opened on the screen. I had the car towed to my home and informed my insurance company of the incident, they referred me to a body shop who held my vehicle for 5 months after doing the body work, they labeled my vehicle unsafe to drive because the codes are still on the vehicle, not knowing that this body shop doesn't do electrical work. I reached out to Honda several times because they were the last ones to work on my vehicle for the fuel pump recall, but they noted VSA\ABS for the last couple of weeks I finally talked with Service Manager Marvin Cabrera and he directed me to American Honda Motors and after reaching out to them since the 3rd of February, they keep telling me about appointing an investigation inspection with the FTS (field technical specialist) and I have not received any updates about my vehicle. These are the codes that came up while using the scan tool U0416 Invalid Data Received from vehicle Dynamics Control Module, B00D5 Occupant Classification System Sensor Fault, B0090 Left Frontal Restraints Sensor Incorrect Component Installed

NHTSA ID
11722863
Incident
Sep 17, 2025
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Feb 2, 2026

The car after a while drives sluggish & brakes very badly even after replacing the brake pads & the roater. I have replacement everything that could affect any of these issues.

NHTSA ID
11714889
Incident
Dec 17, 2025
AirbagsBrakesElectrical
Filed Nov 26, 2025
Crash reported1 injury reported

On March 11, 2025 I took my car to Gardena Honda for a fuel pump recall for my 2018 Honda HR-v ex. On September 17, 2025 I had a system malfunction where the doors were locking and unlocking the dashboard went black and a car symbol with doors opened appear on the dash, the car shut off and I tried to brake but they did not work, I hit a car in front of me and when the airbags did not deploy I hit my mouth on the steering wheel and knock out 3 of 4 teeth that I had work done on. A scan tool was put on my vehicle when I got it home and there was two codes showing B00D5 occupant classification sensor fault and U0416 invalid data received from vehicle dynamic control module. I came to this website because i wanted to know was there any other recalls and found out there was 3 on the make model and year of my vehicle. # 135 Vehicle Brake System, low pressure fuel pump, and the fuel pump inside the fuel tank

NHTSA ID
11701628
Incident
Sep 17, 2025
BrakesEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 30, 2022

1. The dealership assembled a new engine and pulse control module. 2. 1st issue was the car wasn’t in safe condition to drive due to knocking noise. 2nd issue is that the pedal wasn’t working properly as had to pull over to the shoulder and then the car wouldn’t leave from a parked state, brake light was on, and engine overheating. 3rd issue got car back with a smoke/cigarette/burn odor and jittering / stuttering when put in a stopped state transitioning to a moving state. 3. Yes, Bill Page Honda in Falls Church. 4. Yes 5. No warning prior to failure 07/28/22: car experienced loud knocking noise upon being turned on and got it towed to dealership on 07/29/22. Dealership got a new engine for the 1st issue and I picked up the car in September 2022 but upon driving it for the first time since the 1st issue, experienced pedal not functioning to accelerate and engine overheating causing me to get car towed back to dealership on 09/20/22. 10/02/22 picked up the car from the dealership and I noticed a burn / smoke odor left on the car. Let me be clear that neither I nor anyone who has stepped foot in my vehicle smokes so this was quire alarming. Also, while driving it I noticed my car started to jerk / stutter / hesitate whenever it was in a non-moving position transitioning to a moving position. 10/10/22 I returned my car back to the dealership due to the 3rd issue regarding the odor and jittering / stuttering issue. 11/30/22 picked up the car as the dealership informed me the car was ready with the issues resolved, however upon getting the car back and driving it back home I experienced the same issues and they didn’t resolve the odor problem. Even after the fact of bringing it to the dealership for the past 4 months, more issues keep surfacing making it more and more dangerous to handle my vehicle and I’m not trustworthy of it nor my dealership that’s been attempting to resolve issues under my active car warranty.

NHTSA ID
11495543
Incident
Sep 28, 2022
BrakesFuel system
Filed Dec 6, 2021

While driving sometimes I would have to step harder than normal on the brakes to get the vehicle to slow down for some reason felt like it wasn't responding well. I feel the fuel pump isn't running properly. When I was at a stop light and even while driving several time I would accelerate and would feel like it wasn't reasoning to me pressing on the gas pedal. Please help get this fixed almost crashed!! Multiple times.

NHTSA ID
11442853
Incident
Dec 4, 2021
Brakes
Filed Jun 28, 2021

Leak thru rooftop and water coming thru the passenger side. Affected sensor transmission and brake system red lights turn on. Need to replace sensor transmission and rooftop

NHTSA ID
11422664
Incident
Jun 26, 2021
Brakes
Filed Apr 29, 2021

WHENEVER I STEP ON THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ANY TYPE OF BUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL JITTERS HEAVILY FEELING LIKE THE BRAKES GIVE OUT FOR THAT FEW SECONDS. SCARES ME TO THINK THAT THE BRAKES MIGHT GIVE OUT OR STOP WORKING.

NHTSA ID
11414450
Incident
Apr 26, 2021
Mileage
38,600 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 3, 2020

MY 2018 HONDA HR-V REAR BRAKES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY. IS THIS RELATED TO RECALL #18V777000 ON THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WITH INADEQUATE CYLINDER LINING? THE VEHICLE PASSED A NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION IN OCTOBER 2020.

NHTSA ID
11377630
Incident
Oct 29, 2020
Mileage
61,000 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed Jul 16, 2019

DRIVER EXPERIENCED CAR STALLING AFTER HARD BRAKING ON TWO OCCASIONS. 6/19 AND 7/19

NHTSA ID
11232571
Incident
Jul 7, 2019
Mileage
5,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 14, 2019

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 40 MPH AND PREPARING TO STOP AT THE STOPLIGHT. HOWEVER, UPON GRADUALLY PRESSING ON MY BRAKES, MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP. INSTEAD, IT MADE LOUD NOISES WHILE STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO PRESS IT DOWN ALL THE WAY ONE OR TWO MORE TIMES FOR MY CAR TO ACTUALLY STOP. ONLY THEN WOULD IT STOP ABRUPTLY. I NOTICED MY MAKE WAS BEING RECALLED FOR BRAKE ISSUES, HOWEVER, MY SPECIFIC VIN [XXX] WAS NOT MARKED FOR RECALL. I WOULD LIKE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AS THIS IS A VERY CONCERNING ISSUE AND I RELY ON MY CAR HEAVILY FOR WORK AND SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
11220225
Incident
Jun 14, 2019
Mileage
11,765 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 16, 2019
Crash reported

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN WINTER WEATHER. BREAKS COMPLETELY FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF 30 MILES IN WINTER. BREAKS COMPLETELY FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE CAUSING A SERIOUS CRASH. WHEN I APPLIED BREAKS TO STOP THE CAR AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COME TO STOP AS EXPECTED AND CAUSE A DANGEROUS ACCIDENT. UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE I ENDED UP CRASHING ON TO THE VEHICLE IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SERIOUS DAMAGED MAKING IT A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ID
11196828
Incident
Mar 6, 2019
Mileage
11,735 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 9, 2019
Crash reported

I WAS PARKING VEHICLE GOING LESS THAN 5MI/HR ENTERING INTO PARKING SPACE. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND I HIT A POST. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION OF STATE FARM CLAIM AND RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED

NHTSA ID
11194929
Incident
Oct 6, 2018
Mileage
1,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 19, 2019
Crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA HR-V. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND STRUCK THE HOUSE. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PIAZZA HONDA OF SPRINGFIELD (780 BALTIMORE PIKE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064) WHERE THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AND WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,800.

NHTSA ID
11181080
Incident
Feb 3, 2019
Mileage
9,800 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 3, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA HR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V777000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT CALLED BAY RIDGE HONDA AT 718- 836-4600 (LOCATED AT 8801 4TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11209) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID
11165635
Incident
Nov 1, 2018
BrakesDriver assistanceEngine
Filed May 14, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA HR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH FORCE, BUT THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,140. *TT *TR CONSUMER STATED POWER BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *JB

NHTSA ID
11093610
Incident
May 13, 2018
Mileage
1,140 mi

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