2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Fuel System Problems
NHTSA logged 23 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, 20% of all complaints for the year, at a median 32,950 miles. A related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement, with many owners reporting delays in getting parts.
- Fuel System complaints
- 23
- 20% of 115
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 32,950 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report declining fuel economy over time, with mpg dropping from around 47 to the low 30s, sometimes tied to software updates.
- Some describe a stall or momentary loss of speed when the system switches from electric to gas power, especially in corners or at highway speed.
- Others report a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin after fueling that dealers could not immediately diagnose.
- Several owners describe shaking or jerking during acceleration with the check engine light cycling on and off.
- Many complaints are tied to the fuel pump module recall (23V858000), with owners saying dealers had no replacement parts available for extended periods.
- A few owners report the vehicle stalling or the emission system activating unexpectedly while driving, before the recall repair was completed.
When 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 30, 2019, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 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 Accord Hybrid model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 23 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, which is 20% of all 115 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- Yes. Recall 23V858000 covers fuel pump module replacement, free of charge, on certain 2018 Accord models along with other Honda and Acura vehicles.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on this model year is 32,950 miles.
- Do the fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
- No. NHTSA records zero fires, zero crashes, and zero injuries among the 23 fuel system complaints for this model year.
- What do owners say happens with the fuel pump recall repair?
- Multiple owners reported that after receiving the recall notice for campaign 23V858000, dealers told them replacement parts were not yet available, delaying the repair.