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moderate Owners of the 2019 Honda Civic have filed 62 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Civic | 88 |
| 2019 Civic (this page) | 62 |
| 2020 Civic | 6 |
Of the 62 fuel system complaints filed for the 2019 Honda Civic, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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.
Among the 10 model years of Honda Civic in our records for fuel system problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
All 3 active fuel system recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 ↗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.
Owners of 2019 Honda Civics report fuel system failures tied to NHTSA Campaign 23V858000, with the core issue being fuel pump defects that render vehicles unsafe and unreliable. The most serious failure is complete loss of motive power—vehicles stall without warning while driving, then fail to restart. One owner lost all steering and braking while the engine died at 30,546 miles, collided with a pole, and the vehicle was totaled.
Common earlier symptoms include hesitation and jerking during acceleration, sluggish throttle response, and the drive indicator light flickering. As failures progress, the vehicle stops starting altogether or requires extended waiting before cranking. Owners also report fuel odors and abnormal tank noises.
The core frustration: Honda issued recall notices, but replacement parts have been unavailable for months or longer. Multiple dealers confirm parts are backordered. One owner reports a second notice claiming remedy availability, but the underlying supply problem persists. Owners who got vehicles towed to dealers either saw the repair deferred or—in a handful of cases—paid out of pocket for pump replacement, with Honda later refusing to reimburse because the component fell outside the recall scope. Mechanics sometimes misdiagnose the problem as a battery issue or ignition component failure, wasting time and money while the fuel pump remains unfixed.
Same Honda Civic fuel system reports on nearby years: 2018
Engine loses power while driving, sometimes causing the vehicle to stall. Owners report the vehicle either hesitates, jerks, or completely loses power and refuses to restart. Some incidents occurred at traffic lights or while turning, creating safety hazards.
When: 3,500 to 170,000 miles; most incidents reported between 20,000 and 93,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle hesitates or jerks while accelerating; Complete loss of motive power while driving; Vehicle stalls at traffic lights or while turning; Engine struggles to restart or fails to restart; Vehicle decelerates quickly without owner input; Repeated failure pattern after initial occurrence
Codes mentioned: Check engine light (unspecified codes)
Repairs/costs cited: Narratives #5 reports high-pressure fuel pump and low-pressure fuel pump replacements. Narratives #9 and #21 mention fuel pump failure diagnosis. High-pressure pump replacement was not covered under recall per narrative #5.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and Campaign 24V763000; parts unavailable for extended periods during recall campaign. Manufacturer declined reimbursement for high-pressure fuel pump repair in narrative #5.
Vehicle fails to start or requires multiple attempts to start. Owners report the vehicle cranks but will not fire, or starts only after extended waiting periods. One owner reports starting failure even after a new battery was installed.
When: 29,000 to 42,500 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle fails to start or cranks without firing; Extended delays before vehicle starts (up to 10 minutes); Intermittent starting issues; Vehicle will not start even with jumper cables; Failure to start despite recent battery replacement
Codes mentioned: Unknown warning lights illuminated (narrative #21)
Repairs/costs cited: Narrative #21 diagnosed fuel pump module failure requiring replacement; repair not completed. Narrative #7 reports dealer initially suggested battery replacement despite recent battery installation.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000; parts not available. Manufacturer unable to confirm parts availability timeline per narrative #12.
Vehicle hesitates or stumbles when accelerator pedal is depressed. Engine response is sluggish, and the vehicle may jerk or shudder during acceleration. Some owners report the drive indicator light changes color (yellow instead of white) during the event.
When: 3,500 to 80,000 miles; early failures reported at 3,500 and 9,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle jerks or hesitates when accelerating from stop; Poor throttle response and sluggish acceleration; Vehicle shudders while coming to a stop; Drive indicator light changes color (yellow instead of white); Vehicle hesitation becomes a regular recurring issue; Mild hesitation during U-turns
Codes mentioned: Check engine light (narrative #6)
Repairs/costs cited: Narrative #6 reports spark plugs and two ignition coil packs replaced by independent mechanic with no resolution. Vehicle remained unrepaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000; parts unavailable. Narrative #3 reports manufacturer stated symptoms did not qualify for recall prioritization.
Owner reports fuel odor coming from the vehicle and abnormal sounds from the fuel tank area while driving. These symptoms suggest fuel system component failure or malfunction.
When: 30,000 to 93,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Fuel odor from vehicle; Abnormal sound coming from fuel tank while driving
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed in either case. Narratives #3 and #23 report dealer was contacted but vehicle not diagnosed or repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000; parts unavailable. Narrative #3 reports manufacturer stated diagnostic test would not be paid for unless failure was proven related to fuel pump, and symptoms did not meet recall prioritization criteria.
Vehicle lost all power, causing steering wheel to seize and brakes to fail while vehicle was in motion. This is a catastrophic failure that resulted in loss of vehicle control and collision with a pole. Vehicle was declared a total loss.
When: 30,546 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Complete loss of engine power; Steering wheel seized and unresponsive; Brakes seized and unresponsive; Vehicle loss of control
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed to impound and declared a total loss; not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000; parts unavailable at time of incident. Manufacturer not made aware of failure per narrative #4.
Vehicle consumes an abnormally high amount of fuel while experiencing other fuel system symptoms such as power loss and engine misfire.
When: 62,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Excessive fuel consumption; Engine misfire during acceleration; Vehicle runs rough
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired per narrative #10.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000; parts unavailable. Dealer was contacted but no repair performed.
Synthesized from 62 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owned a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. 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 contact stated that while stopped at a traffic…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. 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 2019 Honda Civic. 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 62 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 21 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 30,000 and 62,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 30,000; a quarter make it past 62,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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 — 3 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.