Honda Civic Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Honda Civic across 27 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (94). The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (20% of reports).
- 290fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 8related recalls
- 35%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 57 of 290 complaints (20%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 290 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 5 an injury.
Honda Civic fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 6 | 8% | 1,567 |
| 2022 Civic | 1 | 0% | 2,948 |
| 2020 Civic | 7 | 3% | 50,388 |
| 2019 Civic | 62 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 2018 Civic | 94 | 13% | 60,000 |
| 2017 Civic | 2 | 0% | 118,745 |
| 2016 Civic | 2 | 0% | 91,190 |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% | 3,500 |
| 2014 Civic | 2 | 1% | 4,250 |
| 2013 Civic | 2 | 1% | 113 |
| 2012 Civic | 8 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 2 | 1% | 507 |
| 2010 Civic | 2 | 1% | 2,490 |
| 2009 Civic | 2 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2008 Civic | 7 | 1% | 31,600 |
| 2007 Civic | 5 | 0% | 27,018 |
| 2006 Civic | 6 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 6 | 2% | 108,000 |
| 2004 Civic | 10 | 3% | 56,953 |
| 2003 Civic | 11 | 2% | 67,836 |
| 2002 Civic | 3 | 0% | 197,450 |
| 2001 Civic | 31 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2000 Civic | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1998 Civic | 8 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 3 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Civic | 2 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Civic | 3 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (8)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2025
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: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
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:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2011
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda civic vehicles. To prevent fuel from leaking out of a vehicle's fuel tank into the evaporative emissions canister in the event a roll-over incident occurs, the fuel pump module is equipped with a roll over valve (rov). Due to improper ultrasonic welding of the plastic case that houses the rov within the fuel pump module, the case material may break or crack, which may cause the rov to separate from the case and fail to function, thereby increasing the risk of fuel leakage in a roll-over incident.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump module and if necessary replace the module free of charge. The safety recall began on april 25, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2008, 2009
Problem: Honda is recalling 128 my 2008-2009 civic sedans. A bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly the nut was not installed.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector. A damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a nut on the fuel feed hose bracket. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2001
Problem: On certain sedans, a small amount of water may have been left in the fuel pump electrical connector after testing. This residual water could cause the fuel pump to fail due to corrosion.
Risk: If the pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump. If corrosion is found, the fuel pump will be replaced. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: sedans and coupes. The hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force.
Risk: In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly, if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road; however, after the vehicle was restarted the vehicle operated normally. The…
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power, and the vehicle to shut off while accelerating. The contact associated the failure with the fuel pump. The dealer was notified of the failure; however…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the fuel pump was surging, and the vehicle was jerking while idling or while driving at undisclosed speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked forward roughly and stalled. A check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, where technicians diagnosed the…
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was shipped back to the contact's home state, where the contact also experienced…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Civics have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 290 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Honda Civic. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Civic fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 8 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 Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 57 of 290 complaints.
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