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2019 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 189 of 689 total complaints (27%) on the 2019 Honda Accord, the highest share of any model year for this component. Three separate recalls (23V858000, 21V215000, 20V314000) cover fuel pump issues, with a median failure mileage of 67,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
189
27% of 689
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
67,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles reportedly stall or fail to start with no warning lights, later linked to the fuel pump recall campaign 23V858000.
  • Owners describe delays getting recall parts for the fuel pump replacement, leaving vehicles unrepaired for extended periods.
  • Some drivers report sudden dashboard warning lights followed by a loss of power, unable to exceed 20 mph, with dealers citing a head gasket and injector problem.
  • One owner reported a catastrophic engine failure at highway speed with visible engine block damage and a brief fire, though this was logged under Engine rather than Fuel System.

When 2019 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2019 Honda Accord fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter322019 Q32020 Q32021 Q22022 Q12023 Q42024 Q32025 Q22026 Q1
189 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q4 (32).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

  3. 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.

  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 common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Honda Accord?
NHTSA lists 189 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Accord out of 689 total complaints that year, or 27% of all complaints, the highest share of any Accord model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Honda Accord?
Yes. Three recalls cover fuel system issues affecting the 2019 Accord: 23V858000, 21V215000, and 20V314000, all involving replacement of the fuel pump or fuel pump module/assembly.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 67,000 miles at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Accord.
Have fuel system problems caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA records 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Honda Accord.
How does the 2019 Accord compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2019 Accord's 27% share of complaints tied to the Fuel System is higher than every other model year listed, including 2018's 25% and 2020's 17%.

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.