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 CR-V fuel system problems
moderate Owners of the 2018 Honda CR-V have filed 225 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system, typically surfacing around 80,000 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
225
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 CR-V | 3 |
| 2016 CR-V | 7 |
| 2017 CR-V | 26 |
| 2018 CR-V (this page) | 225 |
| 2019 CR-V | 116 |
| 2020 CR-V | 10 |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 |
When does it fail?
Of the 225 fuel system complaints filed for the 2018 Honda CR-V, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 12 model years of Honda CR-V we track for fuel system problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 225.
Owners have filed 225 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.
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder misfire detected), P0302 (No. 2 cylinder misfire detected), P0303 (No. 3 cylinder misfire detected), P0304 (No. 4 cylinder misfire detected), or P0172 (fuel system too rich) or a whirling noise coming from the engine compartment.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder misfire detected), P0302 (No. 2 cylinder misfire detected), P0303 (No. 3 cylinder misfire detected), P0304 (No. 4 cylinder misfire detected), or P0172 (fuel system too rich) or a whirling noise coming from the engine compartment.
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 ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners describe their 2018 CR-V fuel systems failing without warning—stalling at highway speeds, refusing to start, or losing power mid-drive with multiple warning lights flashing. The failures cluster around 90,000–120,000 miles but occur as early as 10,000 and as late as 199,000. High-pressure fuel pump failures dominate, with vehicles jerking violently, decelerating to 5 MPH, and sometimes refusing to exceed that speed even after restart. Fuel injectors fail or foul, causing rough idle, hesitation, and shaking during acceleration.
Honda issued recall 23V858000 in 2023, but owners report waiting months or longer while dealers claim parts aren't available. Several owners describe a coverage dispute: dealers acknowledge the recall but say the high-pressure pump isn't covered or parts haven't shipped. Some vehicles are diagnosed but not repaired. Owners who managed repairs sometimes paid out-of-pocket; others describe their vehicles as unsafe, towed and parked. Manufacturers declined assistance in multiple complaints or refused to provide repair part information. A few owners experienced fuel odor, excessive consumption, or water intrusion into the engine. Overall, owners feel abandoned—their vehicles diagnosed but left unfixed while recall parts remain unavailable.
Same Honda CR-V fuel system reports on nearby years: 2017 · 2019
Failure modes owners describe
Fuel Pump Failure (High-Pressure)
High-pressure fuel pump fails, causing loss of motive power, stalling, or inability to start. Owners report the vehicle jerks, decelerates suddenly, or loses power entirely while driving. Some vehicles won't start at all; others require restart to recover temporarily.
When: Reported across 25k to 199k miles; clusters around 90k-120k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of motive power while driving; Vehicle stalls at speed or at stop; Jerking and abrupt deceleration; Difficulty starting or prolonged cranking before start; Engine shuddering during start; Vehicle won't exceed 5–20 MPH after stall
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump replacement required; owners cite dealer refusal to repair under warranty or recall, citing parts unavailability or claim that high-pressure pump is not covered. Some owners report paying out-of-pocket; others left unrepaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) issued; dealer confirms parts unavailable for extended period. Manufacturer declined assistance on several VINs. Campaign 21V215000 referenced in some cases. Dealers disputed coverage, claiming low-pressure pump only under recall or high-pressure pump not included.
Fuel Injector Failure
Fuel injectors fail or become fouled, causing misfires, hesitation, rough idle, and stalling. Some injectors fail completely (4 injectors reported in one case); others become dirty and require cleaning.
When: Reported 25k to 135k miles; common around 90k–111k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Hesitation upon acceleration; Vehicle stalls while driving or at idle; Rough shaking at startup; Check engine light illumination; Slow response when depressing accelerator; Vehicle fails to exceed low speeds after restart
Codes mentioned: P0172, Fuel injector extended/failure codes (specific codes not always stated)
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel injector cleaning, replacement, or both. Dealers charged for repairs; owners noted dealers declined repair under recall when parts unavailable. One owner paid out-of-pocket after initial confusion about coverage; others left unrepaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 23V858000 referenced; parts unavailable. Dealers diagnosed injector failure but would not perform work under recall. No warranty coverage cited; owners told failure not a safety issue despite manufacturer initially claiming it was.
Stalling and Loss of Motive Power
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving at various speeds or fails to accelerate normally. Stalling occurs with or without warning lights and may recur after restart.
When: Reported 30k to 164k miles; most common 40k–100k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Stalling at stop signs or traffic lights; Sudden stall while driving 30–70 MPH; Intermittent stalling, recurring after restart; Vehicle unresponsive to accelerator after stall; Check engine light may or may not illuminate
Codes mentioned: Multiple codes reported; specific codes often not documented by owners
Repairs/costs cited: Root cause often diagnosed as fuel pump or fuel injector but not repaired due to parts unavailability or warranty disputes. Several owners left vehicles unrepaired or unrestarted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 23V858000 cited in most cases; parts unavailable. Dealer unable to duplicate some failures. Manufacturer offered no assistance in multiple complaints.
Warning Light Cascade and Electrical Anomalies
Multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously (brake, ABS, check engine, oil pressure, traction control, lane departure, cruise control, TPMS, collision mitigation). Some owners report infotainment system malfunction, excessive battery drain, or false alarm activation.
When: Occurs alongside fuel system failures; timing varies 10k–164k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light illumination; Brake, ABS, and traction control lights; Lane departure warning light; Cruise control becomes inoperable; Infotainment system becomes inoperable; Vehicle alarm sounds independently while parked; Multiple unknown warning lights flash
Codes mentioned: Multiple DTC codes reported but rarely specified by owners
Repairs/costs cited: Lights often clear after vehicle restart; however, they recur. Owners report repeated diagnostic costs and inability to isolate root cause. Some dealers unable to duplicate issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 23V858000 referenced; manufacturer declined assistance in several cases. Dealers unable to resolve warning light issues without parts availability.
Fuel Odor and Excessive Fuel Consumption
Owner reports abnormal fuel smell entering vehicle, unusually quick fuel depletion, or white smoke from exhaust. One lessee reported fuel consumed at halfway point of tank to empty in short time.
When: Reported 10k to 120k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal fuel or fume odor; Excessive fuel consumption (tank depletes rapidly); White smoke from exhaust pipe; Vehicle not achieving EPA MPG; Reduced acceleration responsiveness
Codes mentioned: No specific codes documented
Repairs/costs cited: One case diagnosed as turbo consuming oil (unrelated to fuel system). Most cases not repaired. Fuel consumption and odor attributed to fuel system failure pending recall repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 23V858000 referenced; parts unavailable. Dealer stated vehicle working as designed (lessee complaint).
Hard Start and Starting Hesitation
Vehicle cranks but fails to start, or starts with difficulty after multiple attempts. Some owners report abnormal cranking sound, engine hesitation, or prolonged delay before ignition.
When: Reported 25k to 74k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Cranks but fails to start; Hesitation while attempting to start; Abnormal cranking sound (as if fuel not reaching engine); Multiple start attempts required; Prolonged buffer before engine fires; Push-button start fails on first attempt
Codes mentioned: No specific codes documented in most cases
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnosed as fuel pump failure in some cases; injector cleaning attempted in others without resolution. Owners left unable to start vehicle or resort to jump-starting.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 23V858000 referenced; parts unavailable. Manufacturer declined to provide parts information in one case citing liability.
Synthesized from 225 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 CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The TPMS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fuel system malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Had fuel system trouble with your 2018 Honda CR-V?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2018 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 225 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 68 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 50,000; a quarter make it past 100,000. 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/CR-V.
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