A brake actuation recognition device has an evaluation device by which at least one provided modification quantity relating to a temporal change in an actual quantity relating to a pressure in a pressure chamber of a brake booster of a brake system is compared with a specified comparison quantity range such that, if the at least one provided modification quantity is within the comparison value range, it is determined that a brake actuating element situated on the brake system is in an actuation state below a specified minimum actuation state, and a corresponding information is outputted.