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ProblemsByVinHONDA / FUEL SYSTEM
66 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Honda fuel system problems
1,449 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Honda vehicles for fuel system issues.
16 active recall campaigns. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
1,449
Recalls
16
Year-models
66
Avg fix
$1,200
10crashes
13fires
11injuries
2fatalities
Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician
At the shop, Honda fuel-system issues have a recognizable signature. 1,449 documented complaints across 66 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2018 Honda CR-V tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Honda vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 509 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 70,404 miles. Average shop fix runs about $1,200 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Check the fuel pump access cover for prior work. A vehicle on this list that already had a pump replacement is a vehicle to consider — the work is done.
Worst-affected Honda model-years for fuel system Top 25 by complaint volume
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.
Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank cap. If water has gotten into the fuel tank, the affected components will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2017. Owners may contact 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KH7.
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RCB.
Honda is recalling 38,934 my 2006-2007 vt600 and my 2007-2008 vt750 and vtx1300 motorcycles
In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
On certain sport utility vehicles, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured
In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers replaced the fuel tank. All owners were notified by telephone on november 10, 2004.
Common questions
How many Honda fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,449 complaints across 66 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 16 active recall campaigns cover fuel system issues across the Honda lineup.
Which Honda model has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2018 Honda CR-V leads with 224 complaints in this category. Next: 2018 Accord (153) and 2019 CR-V (115).
What does it cost to fix Honda fuel system problems?
Independent shops average $1,200 for fuel system repairs across the Honda lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Honda fuel system recalls?
Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover fuel system on Honda vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Honda.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.