2016 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 44 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord, about 7% of its 604 total complaints. Two related recalls exist: 19V060000 for fuel injection ECU software/particulates, and 23V858000 for fuel pump module replacement. Median mileage at failure is 60,000.
- Fuel System complaints
- 44
- 7% of 604
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle hesitates or sputters at low speed with the check engine light on, sometimes tied to recall 19V060000.
- Engine sputters or feels like it is choking at low RPM, especially during long highway commutes.
- Car stalls or shakes at intersections, with engine and oil lights briefly illuminating before shutdown.
- Sudden loss of power while driving at moderate speed, with no warning light and no cause found by the dealer.
- Fuel pump module failure causing hard starting, extended cranking, hesitation, and unexpected power loss during acceleration.
- Owners report stalling paired with a check-charge-system dashboard message, noting other Accord years had a related recall.
When 2016 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 2, 2017, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 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.
- NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
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
- Does the 2016 Honda Accord have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Recall 19V060000 covers 2015-2017 Accords with the 3.5L V6 for fuel injection ECU software due to particulates, and recall 23V858000 covers a broader range of Accords for fuel pump module replacement.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2016 Accord?
- NHTSA lists 44 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Accord, which is 7% of its 604 total complaints for the model year.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.
- Are the fuel system complaints linked to any crashes or fires?
- Among the sample complaints and overall data for this area, NHTSA recorded 1 crash and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.