Honda Accord Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 468 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Honda Accord across 29 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (165). The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (18% of reports).
- 468fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- 41%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 86 of 468 complaints (18%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 35 of 468 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 262 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 468 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an 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 (6)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2023, 2024
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2018, 2019
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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2013
Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Risk: An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2005
Problem: On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle decelerated quickly. The contact feared for her safety because of the…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the failure was…
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 Honda Accords have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 468 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Honda Accord. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Accord fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 86 of 468 complaints, followed by “motive power” (35).
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