Honda CR-V Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 479 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Honda CR-V across 27 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (232). The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (28% of reports).
- 479fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- 42%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 133 of 479 complaints (28%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 34 of 479 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 213 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 479 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Honda CR-V fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2024 CR-V | 13 | 3% | 18,990 |
| 2023 CR-V | 8 | 2% | 14,250 |
| 2022 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2021 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2020 CR-V | 10 | 3% | 53,000 |
| 2019 CR-V | 119 | 11% | 40,500 |
| 2018 CR-V | 232 | 11% | 77,098 |
| 2017 CR-V | 30 | 2% | 70,500 |
| 2016 CR-V | 7 | 2% | 81,000 |
| 2015 CR-V | 3 | 0% | 77,533 |
| 2014 CR-V | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2013 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 11,200 |
| 2012 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 3,500 |
| 2011 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 50 |
| 2010 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 18,000 |
| 2009 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 6,400 |
| 2008 CR-V | 1 | 0% | 53,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 2 | 0% | 67,000 |
| 2006 CR-V | 2 | 1% | 18,820 |
| 2005 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 67,500 |
| 2004 CR-V | 14 | 3% | 11,300 |
| 2003 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 16,605 |
| 2002 CR-V | 8 | 2% | 92,500 |
| 2001 CR-V | 1 | 1% | 17,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
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:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2020
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2018, 2019
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:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2017
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.
Risk: If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, 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 supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, several unknown warning lights illuminated with an audible alert. The vehicle was previously repaired. The warning lights turned on and off and eventually remained illuminated. While driving, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the warning lights were reset prior to a diagnostic test and the vehicle could not be diagnosed. The contact…
Since Oct1st night, my car smells of Gasoline inside and out side the car. It just started late evening. And takes time to start?
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under Technical Service Bulletin: 26-091 (Product Update: 2018â20 Accord/2017â19 CR-V CMBS Software Update); however, the failure occurred after the TSB repair. The contact stated that while driving…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletins: 19-032 and 19-037. The dealer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 479 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Honda CR-V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda CR-V fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 5 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 CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 133 of 479 complaints, followed by “motive power” (34).
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