2021 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord, 7% of its 232 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 87,000. A related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement, though several owners report their VINs were listed as not affected.
- Fuel System complaints
- 16
- 7% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 87,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power and stalls while driving, sometimes with TPMS, lane departure, and power steering warning lights illuminated.
- Engine cranks slowly or fails to start after sitting, followed by multiple warning lights and a rough idle or stalling when attempting to move.
- Owners report the vehicle shuts off unexpectedly at speed with dashboard warning lights activating without notice, then resumes normal operation after a short wait.
- Turbocharger and fuel injector faults trigger sudden loss of power and multiple sensor warnings while driving on the highway.
- Some owners tie the stalling and fuel pressure issues to the existing fuel pump recall but say their VIN was listed as not covered.
- Fuel pressure regulator or fuel pump codes appear on diagnostic scans after stalling or delayed restart incidents.
When 2021 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 15, 2024, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 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
- Does the 2021 Honda Accord have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Campaign 23V858000 covers fuel system issues on certain Honda models including the Accord, and dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge. Some 2021 Accord owners report their VIN was excluded despite similar symptoms.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2021 Honda Accord?
- NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Accord, which is 7% of its 232 total complaints for the model year.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2021 Accord?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 87,000 miles.
- Are the fuel system issues linked to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Accord.
- How does the 2021 Accord compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2021 Accord's 7% share of fuel system complaints is lower than the 2018 (25%) and 2019 (27%) model years, which show much higher shares.