YearToAvoid

2014 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord, 4% of all complaints filed for the year. Reported issues include fuel pump failures, engine surging, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 28,500. A related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement.

Fuel System complaints
37
4% of 981
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
28,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the fuel pump failing outright, causing stalling, rough idle, or difficulty accelerating, with dealers replacing the pump under warranty in some cases.
  • Some drivers describe sudden surging or lurching while the vehicle is stopped or moving at very low speed, sometimes strong enough to push the car forward.
  • One owner reported a fire linked to what they described as a high-pressure fuel pump design issue after the vehicle had been parked.
  • A separate complaint describes extended cranking, shaking or jerking while driving, and the engine cutting off in traffic, with sparking noticed in the engine bay.
  • Cold-weather starts are described as sluggish or rough, with cranking that takes longer than expected before the engine catches.
  • One complaint on a 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid describes the high voltage battery losing its ability to hold or take a full charge.

When 2014 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 23, 2014, latest Apr 21, 2026.

2014 Honda Accord fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Nov 2014Oct 2015Aug 2017Nov 2019Dec 2021Sep 2025
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord

  1. 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 model year

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

  1. 201013 (2%)
  2. 20117 (2%)
  3. 201216 (4%)
  4. 201345 (3%)
  5. 201437 (4%)
  6. 201539 (6%)
  7. 201644 (7%)
  8. 201765 (12%)
  9. 2018471 (25%)
  10. 2019189 (27%)
  11. 202062 (17%)
  12. 202116 (7%)
  13. 202217 (7%)
  14. 20238 (9%)
  15. 202421 (15%)
  16. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 37 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Accord, which is 4% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel pump recall for the 2014 Honda Accord?
Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000 covers the fuel system, with dealers replacing the fuel pump module free of charge.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints for the 2014 Accord is 28,500 miles.
Were there any fires or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?
Among the 37 fuel system complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 6 injuries reported, along with 3 crashes tied to the broader complaint set for this model year.
What do owners describe as the main fuel system symptoms?
Owners describe fuel pump failures, sudden surging or stalling at low speed, rough cold starts, and in one case a fire, with a median failure mileage of 28,500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.