2018 Honda Accord Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2018 Honda Accord, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (30% of reports).
- 165fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 92,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline contacted: mentioned in 50 of 165 complaints (30%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 25 of 165 complaints (15%)
- Failed accelerate: mentioned in 10 of 165 complaints (6%)
- Depressing accelerator pedal: mentioned in 9 of 165 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 90 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 165 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Honda Accord fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Accord | 13 | 9% | 8,778 |
| 2023 Accord | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Accord | 2 | 1% | 87,000 |
| 2020 Accord | 11 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 77 | 11% | 69,000 |
| 2018 Accord | 165 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 6 | 1% | 77,500 |
| 2016 Accord | 4 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 3 | 0% | 101,020 |
| 2014 Accord | 12 | 1% | 4,345 |
| 2013 Accord | 11 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 2012 Accord | 5 | 1% | 11,689 |
| 2011 Accord | 3 | 1% | 2,500 |
| 2010 Accord | 2 | 0% | 64,550 |
| 2009 Accord | 6 | 1% | 60,260 |
| 2008 Accord | 5 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2007 Accord | 8 | 2% | 18,408 |
| 2006 Accord | 3 | 1% | 125,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 11 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 5 | 0% | 39,900 |
| 2003 Accord | 9 | 0% | 63,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 4 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2001 Accord | 12 | 1% | 104,500 |
| 2000 Accord | 21 | 2% | 81,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 16 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 36 | 3% | 134,043 |
| 1997 Accord | 3 | 1% | 69,178 |
| 1996 Accord | 7 | 1% | 143,500 |
| 1995 Accord | 5 | 1% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle, and a fuel odor was entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle immediately stopped. The contact activated the…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that multiple warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard prior to any issues. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and entering onto the highway, the vehicle slowed down on the highway and eventually stalled…
Car was failing in 2024 due to fuel recall. It was fixed by Webbs auto shop. Now 2026 recall shows with DMV and Honda is failing at providing a proof of correction after Inspecting the car and approving all the changes made to it. I am unable to get my car tags due to Honda failing to comply with…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Honda Accords have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 165 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2018 Honda Accord (9% of the 1,891 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda Accord fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2018 Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 50 of 165 complaints, followed by “motive power” (25).
Other 2018 Honda Accord problems
See all 2018 Honda Accord problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Accord years.