2013 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, 4% of its 382 total complaints for the year. A related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement, and the median mileage at failure was 2,571.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 4% of 382
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 2,571 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or a delayed brake response while stopped or slowing in traffic, in some cases resulting in a crash.
- Several owners describe hesitation or a lurch when lightly accelerating from a coast around 10-12 mph, where the engine RPM does not respond until the pedal is pressed hard.
- Some drivers report judder or vibration between 25 and 45 mph during light acceleration, which owners associate with the fuel or accelerator response system.
- One owner reported the vehicle shaking, humming, and then suddenly shutting off mid-turn with no warning lights.
- Others report smelling gas intermittently while the engine is running, with the odor fading after opening the windows.
- A fuel vapor sensor or valve issue was flagged early on as a recurring concern across Honda vehicles.
When 2013 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 31, 2013, latest Mar 26, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V
- 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 CR-V 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 the 2013 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, making up 4% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Honda CR-V?
- Yes. Recall 23V858000, reported December 18, 2023, covers a range of Honda and Acura vehicles including the 2013-2023 CR-V. Dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 2,571 miles at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 CR-V.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 CR-V, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2013 CR-V compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2013 CR-V's 4% share is lower than later years like 2017 (21%) and 2018 (28%), which show much higher fuel system complaint rates.