2017 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 65 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Honda Accord, 12% of its 535 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. Two related recalls exist (23V858000 for fuel pump module, 19V060000 for fuel injection ECU software), though many owner reports describe symptoms outside the official recall scope.
- Fuel System complaints
- 65
- 12% of 535
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving, sometimes at highway speed.
- Fuel pump failures cause the engine to stop running unexpectedly, in some cases while the vehicle is not covered by the existing recall.
- Owners report a delay of one to three seconds between pressing the accelerator and the car actually moving, especially when starting from a stop or merging.
- Some describe jerking or hesitation during acceleration as if the engine is not getting fuel, despite pressing the gas pedal.
- Fuel injectors reportedly fail and require replacement, with one owner citing a failure around 66,000 miles.
- One owner noted a fuel nozzle fit issue at gas stations causing overflow and a possible fire hazard.
When 2017 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 18, 2017, latest Jul 28, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 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
- Are fuel system problems common on the 2017 Honda Accord?
- NHTSA lists 65 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Accord, accounting for 12% of the 535 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Honda Accord?
- Yes. Recall 23V858000 covers fuel pump module replacement, and recall 19V060000 covers fuel injection ECU software updates for certain 2015-2017 Accords with the 3.5L V6 engine.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 Accord?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 45,000 miles for fuel system complaints on this model year.
- Has the fuel system issue caused any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 fire tied to fuel system complaints on the 2017 Accord, with 0 injuries reported.
- Does the recall cover all affected 2017 Accords?
- Not according to some owner complaints, which describe fuel pump failures similar to the recalled issue but state their vehicle did not fall under the recalled VIN group.