Why do so many 2018 Acura RDX owners complain about the fuel system?

NHTSA lists 34 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 RDX, 44% of all complaints filed for that year, largely tied to a defective fuel pump impeller covered by recall 23V858000.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Acura RDX fuel system?

Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000 covers the 2018 RDX for a fuel pump impeller that can deform and render the fuel pump inoperative, and Honda/Acura will replace the fuel pump module free of charge.

At what mileage do 2018 RDX fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 46,750 miles.

Did the 2018 RDX fuel system recall cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the Fuel System complaints for the 2018 RDX.

Was there a delay in fixing the 2018 RDX fuel pump recall?

Multiple owners in NHTSA complaints reported that replacement parts for recall 23V858000 were not yet available and that Honda/Acura exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.

2018 Acura RDX Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 34 of 77 total complaints (44%) filed on the 2018 Acura RDX, the highest share of any RDX model year. A related recall, campaign 23V858000, covers a defective fuel pump impeller that can cause stalling or no-start conditions.

Fuel System complaints: 34; 44% of 77
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,750 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the fuel pump impeller degrading over time, causing the engine to stall while driving or fail to restart.
Some describe the vehicle abruptly losing power and coasting to a stop, including one case at highway speed before the driver could pull over.
Several owners say they received recall notification under campaign 23V858000 but were told replacement parts were not available for months.
One owner reported a leak at the connection between the filler pipe and the gas tank that required replacement of both parts at low mileage.
A few drivers describe the vehicle lurching when pressing the accelerator while stopped, though dealers could not reproduce the issue.

When 2018 Acura RDX fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2018, latest Aug 18, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2024 (6).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Acura RDX

NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Remedy: 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 complaints by RDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20102 (9%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20142 (1%)
20156 (1%)
20164 (10%)
20173 (4%)
201834 (44%)
201943 (10%)
202037 (11%)
20214 (4%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Why do so many 2018 Acura RDX owners complain about the fuel system?: NHTSA lists 34 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 RDX, 44% of all complaints filed for that year, largely tied to a defective fuel pump impeller covered by recall 23V858000.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Acura RDX fuel system?: Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000 covers the 2018 RDX for a fuel pump impeller that can deform and render the fuel pump inoperative, and Honda/Acura will replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
At what mileage do 2018 RDX fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 46,750 miles.
Did the 2018 RDX fuel system recall cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the Fuel System complaints for the 2018 RDX.
Was there a delay in fixing the 2018 RDX fuel pump recall?: Multiple owners in NHTSA complaints reported that replacement parts for recall 23V858000 were not yet available and that Honda/Acura exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.