Does the 2020 Honda Civic have a fuel pump recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 23V858000 and campaign 21V215000, both covering the Fuel System and requiring dealers to replace the fuel pump module or assembly free of charge.

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Civic, which is 14% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2020 Civic?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2020 Civic is 40,776 miles.

Are the 2020 Civic fuel system complaints linked to crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Civic shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2020 Honda Civic Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic, 14% of its 225 total complaints for the year. Two related recalls (23V858000 and 21V215000) cover fuel pump module replacement. Median mileage at failure is 40,776 miles, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Fuel System complaints: 31; 14% of 225
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,776 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power and stalling at highway speeds, often after roughly 45 minutes to an hour of driving.
Some describe the engine shutting off completely on the highway, then failing to restart for a period before the vehicle runs normally again.
Multiple owners tie stalling and power loss directly to failed fuel pumps, with some reporting both fuel pumps were replaced.
Several complaints describe owners whose VIN was not included in the fuel pump recall despite experiencing the same stalling symptoms.
Owners report long waits for recall repair parts, with vehicles continuing to lose power or use more fuel while waiting.
One complaint describes a strong gasoline smell mixed into the engine oil, which the dealer called normal.

When 2020 Honda Civic fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 20, 2020, latest Feb 24, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2020 to Feb 2026; peak Apr 2024 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2020 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.
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.

Fuel System complaints by Civic model year

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

20104 (1%)
20117 (4%)
201225 (5%)
201317 (5%)
201413 (4%)
201511 (3%)
201630 (3%)
201734 (6%)
2018174 (23%)
2019133 (31%)
202031 (14%)
20214 (3%)
202210 (1%)
20232 (1%)
20240 (0%)
202513 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda Civic have a fuel pump recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 23V858000 and campaign 21V215000, both covering the Fuel System and requiring dealers to replace the fuel pump module or assembly free of charge.
How common are fuel system complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Civic, which is 14% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2020 Civic?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2020 Civic is 40,776 miles.
Are the 2020 Civic fuel system complaints linked to crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Civic shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.