2017 Honda Civic Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 34 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic, 6% of its 593 total complaints that year. A related recall (23V858000) covers the fuel pump module, with dealers replacing it free of charge. Median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 34
- 6% of 593
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling while driving, sometimes repeatedly during acceleration or in the middle of the road, often with the check engine light coming on.
- Some describe the car running rich or throwing misfire codes alongside unrelated warning codes for steering, emissions, or brakes.
- Several report fuel pump failures, including cracks in the top of the pump and gas leaking into the fuel tank area, leading to pump and tank replacement.
- Owners describe low idle after stopping, with rpm dropping below 500 and the throttle failing to respond for several seconds before the car moves again.
- One owner reported the capless fuel filler design freezing shut in cold weather, blocking refueling until the ice thawed.
- A fuel injector issue was reported causing the car to enter limp mode, limiting speed to under 30 mph until repaired.
When 2017 Honda Civic fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 17, 2017, latest May 11, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Honda Civic
- 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 Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA lists 34 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Civic, which is 6% of the 593 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Honda Civic?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000 covers the fuel pump module on certain Civic models including the 2017 sedan and hatchback. Dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 Civic?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 30,000 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2017 Civic.
- Are the fuel system issues dangerous?
- NHTSA records one fire and zero crashes or injuries tied to fuel system complaints on the 2017 Civic, but owners report stalling while driving, which can be a safety concern.