How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 Honda Accord?

NHTSA lists 471 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Accord, which is 25% of all 1,881 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among all Accord model years in the data.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord fuel system?

Yes. Recall 23V858000, reported 2023-12-18, covers fuel pump module replacement, and recall 20V314000, reported 2020-05-28, covers fuel pump assembly replacement on the same generation of Accord.

At what mileage do 2018 Accord fuel system problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 85,477 at the time of failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Accord.

Did the 2018 Accord fuel system problem cause any crashes?

NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Accord, with no fires reported.

Are 2018 Accord fuel pump recall parts available?

Several owners in NHTSA complaints report that replacement parts for recall 23V858000 were unavailable at the dealer for an extended period after they were notified.

2018 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 471 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 25% of all 1,881 complaints filed for that year — the highest share of any model year. Two recalls (23V858000 and 20V314000) cover fuel pump replacement, and median mileage at failure is 85,477.

Fuel System complaints: 471; 25% of 1,881
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 85,477 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel pump failure causes sudden stalling or loss of power while driving, sometimes at highway speed, leading to reported crashes.
Owners report check engine and multiple warning lights illuminating together, often with the vehicle acting erratically on inclines before the fuel pump was diagnosed as the cause.
Some owners describe the vehicle hesitating or stalling with 'Emissions System Fault' and 'Engine Power Reduced' messages, tied to the fuel pump recall (23V858000).
Multiple owners report fuel injectors needing replacement, sometimes misdiagnosed separately from the fuel pump recall.
Several owners state that after receiving the recall notice, the replacement part was unavailable at the dealer for an extended period, leaving the fault unresolved.
Idling or slow driving triggers dashboard warnings, sputtering, and stalling in some reports, described as a recurring fuel injector issue.

When 2018 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2017, latest Sep 22, 2026.

471 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q2 (69).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 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 20V314000May 28, 2020Fuel System135,995 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel System complaints by Accord model year

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

201013 (2%)
20117 (2%)
201216 (4%)
201345 (3%)
201437 (4%)
201539 (6%)
201644 (7%)
201765 (12%)
2018471 (25%)
2019189 (27%)
202062 (17%)
202116 (7%)
202217 (7%)
20238 (9%)
202421 (15%)
20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 Honda Accord?: NHTSA lists 471 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Accord, which is 25% of all 1,881 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among all Accord model years in the data.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord fuel system?: Yes. Recall 23V858000, reported 2023-12-18, covers fuel pump module replacement, and recall 20V314000, reported 2020-05-28, covers fuel pump assembly replacement on the same generation of Accord.
At what mileage do 2018 Accord fuel system problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 85,477 at the time of failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Accord.
Did the 2018 Accord fuel system problem cause any crashes?: NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Accord, with no fires reported.
Are 2018 Accord fuel pump recall parts available?: Several owners in NHTSA complaints report that replacement parts for recall 23V858000 were unavailable at the dealer for an extended period after they were notified.