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.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord
- 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.
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.