Honda (American Honda Motor Co
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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moderate Owners of the 2015 Honda CR-V have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 CR-V (this page) | 3 |
| 2016 CR-V | 7 |
| 2017 CR-V | 27 |
| 2018 CR-V | 228 |
| 2019 CR-V | 117 |
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service bulletin - A fuel or engine-type smell may come from the climate control unit while driving or at idle. The PCV hose may allow the smell to permeate the rubber.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014-2016 Accord & CR-V Leak from Fuel Pump Connection American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Accords & CR-Vs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 ACCORDS & CR-VS WITH EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Accords & CR-Vs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - PLEASE CALL HONDA TO DISCUSS ANY FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.