Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. If you have a vehicle that match the qualifiers listed below, AHM requests to have the photos of the lock ring & the low-pressure fuel pump flange taken & sent to TIS (click HERE for example photos).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2018 Honda Accord fuel system problems
moderate Owners of the 2018 Honda Accord have filed 155 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system, typically surfacing around 92,000 miles at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
155
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 Accord | 12 |
| 2015 Accord | 3 |
| 2016 Accord | 5 |
| 2017 Accord | 9 |
| 2018 Accord (this page) | 155 |
| 2019 Accord | 72 |
| 2020 Accord | 10 |
What stands out
Of the 14 model years of Honda Accord we track for fuel system problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 155.
Owners have filed 155 fuel system complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. If you have a vehicle that match the qualifiers listed below, AHM requests to have the photos of the lock ring & the low-pressure fuel pump flange taken & sent to TIS (click HERE for example photos).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. If you have a vehicle that match the qualifiers listed below, AHM requests to have the photos of the lock ring & the low-pressure fuel pump flange taken & sent to TIS (click HERE for example photos).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. If you have a vehicle that match the qualifiers listed below, AHM requests to have the photos of the lock ring & the low-pressure fuel pump flange taken & sent to TIS (click HERE for example photos).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners consistently describe fuel pump failures causing sudden loss of engine power, stalling, and inability to accelerate, often at highway speeds. Diagnostic mileages range 57,000–151,000, with one failure documented after a replacement pump was installed under recall. Fuel injector and ignition system faults are also diagnosed frequently, along with rough running, shuddering starts, and persistent check engine lights that reset temporarily but recur.
The dominant complaint across these narratives is parts unavailability. NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) was issued to address these failures, yet owners report waiting months without access to replacement parts. Dealerships repeatedly confirm parts are on backorder or unavailable. In several cases, vehicles were left unrepaired despite multiple service attempts, and one owner reports Honda stating the vehicle is in working condition and will not honor the recall.
Where repairs were attempted, results are mixed. Multiple owners underwent replacement of turbochargers, spark plugs, ignition coils, and head gaskets without resolving stalling or power loss. One vehicle had six dealer visits with continued failure despite component replacements. Independent mechanics often cannot replicate or diagnose the failure. One narrative documents a loose fuel pump electrical connector found by a Honda technician—a manufacturing quality-control issue—that caused sudden shutdown without warning. Owners cite the dangerousness of losing power on highways and the inadequate warning systems when the fuel pump connector fails.
Same Honda Accord fuel system reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel pump failure
Loss of engine power, stalling, inability to accelerate, or failure to restart. Owners report that fuel pumps failed at various mileages and in some cases were officially diagnosed by dealerships. One narrative (32) documents failure of a replacement pump installed under recall.
When: 57,000–151,000 miles; one failure at 89,000 after replacement pump
Symptoms owners cite: loss of motive power; inability to accelerate above 20–40 MPH; vehicle stalling; failure to restart; jerking or shuddering during acceleration
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership diagnosis in several cases confirmed fuel pump module failure and need for replacement; however, recall parts were unavailable. One owner paid for independent mechanic repair of fuel pump module (narrative 16); failure recurred.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) issued for fuel pump replacement. Numerous owners report parts unavailable well after recall notification. One owner (narrative 7) reports Honda stating vehicle is in working condition and will not fix the recall.
Fuel injector failure
Starting difficulty, hesitation, shuddering, rough idle, and loss of power attributed to fuel injector malfunction. Dealerships and independent mechanics diagnosed failed or needing-replacement fuel injectors in multiple cases.
When: 50,000–174,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: difficulty starting; hesitation while starting; shuddering during start or acceleration; rough idle; check engine light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership diagnostics identified fuel injectors needing replacement; however, owners were not repaired in many cases due to parts unavailability. One owner declined to pay for injector replacement when dealer refused to perform recall repair first (narrative 2).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Covered under NHTSA Campaign 23V858000. Dealers often cited fuel injector failure as diagnosis but deferred repair pending recall parts availability.
Engine stalling with power loss under load
Vehicle loses power or stalls while driving at highway speeds (45–70 MPH) without warning or with minimal warning signs. Failure recurs intermittently; restarts either immediately or after minutes of idling. Multiple instances of failure at traffic lights or during turns.
When: 40,000–151,000 miles; failures often recurring multiple times per owner
Symptoms owners cite: sudden loss of motive power while driving; stalling at traffic lights or low speeds; inability to accelerate while pedal depressed; requires restart to regain function; check engine and other warning lights
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships and independent mechanics unable to duplicate or diagnose root cause in numerous cases. Where diagnosis attempted, results included fuel pump, fuel injectors, ignition coils, spark plugs, turbocharger, and head gasket replacement—often without resolving the stalling.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000. Owners cite parts distribution delays as primary barrier to recall repair. Multiple owners report dealer statements that parts were not yet available despite months elapsed since recall notification.
Check engine and warning light illumination without clear diagnostic
Dashboard warning lights (check engine, emissions system fault, engine power reduced, ABS, stability control, brake system failure) illuminate repeatedly, often without correlating diagnostic trouble codes. Lights reset by independent mechanics or dealers but recur.
When: 57,000–174,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: check engine light illuminated; emissions system fault messages; engine power reduced messages; ABS, stability control, and brake warning lights; lights recur after reset
Repairs/costs cited: Independent mechanics reset warning lights without identifying root cause. Dealerships unable or unwilling to diagnose. One owner (narrative 14) had 6 dealer visits with multiple part replacements (spark plugs, ignition coils, turbocharger, wiring harness, head gasket) without resolution.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Some owners related failures to NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 but parts unavailability prevented repair. One manufacturer response (narrative 25) involved dealer refusal to perform recall repair due to DTC codes present.
Turbocharger and engine component degradation
Turbocharger failure, misfire in specific cylinders (cylinder #3 noted twice), blown head gaskets, and water contamination in fuel system reported. Multiple owners underwent replacement of turbochargers, spark plugs, ignition coils, and head gaskets with limited success.
When: 40,000–146,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: misfire in cylinder #3; blow-by or engine noise; head gasket failure; water-contaminated fuel system; rough running; engine seizure
Codes mentioned: P0303 (cylinder #3 misfire, inferred from narrative context)
Repairs/costs cited: Turbocharger replacement, spark plug replacement, ignition coil replacement, and head gasket replacement performed at various dealers with inconsistent results. One owner (narrative 25) had engine replacement recommended but vehicle never repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Parts noted in diagnostic narratives but no manufacturer-specific response documented regarding these secondary failures.
Fuel pump electrical connection issue
One narrative (38) documents a soft or disconnected connector on the fuel pump assembly discovered by Honda technician. Loose connection caused vehicle to receive no input from fuel pump, creating erroneous dashboard messages and sudden engine shutdown in traffic without malfunction warning.
When: Unknown specific mileage
Symptoms owners cite: engine shut down suddenly in traffic; erroneous dashboard messages without root cause clarity; no malfunction warning from vehicle computer
Repairs/costs cited: Technician reconnected or secured fuel pump assembly connector. Owner notes this is a manufacturing defect and quality control issue requiring redesign of vehicle computer to send proper error messages and perform safe coast-down.
Synthesized from 155 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
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Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2018 Honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 155 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Across the 82 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 66,000 and 120,000 miles, with the median around 92,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 66,000; a quarter make it past 120,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Honda/Accord.
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