2015 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 35 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V, 5% of its 670 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 18,500. A related fuel pump recall (23V858000) covers this and other Honda models.
- Fuel System complaints
- 35
- 5% of 670
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 18,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the high-pressure fuel pump leaking gasoline with a noticeable smell inside the cabin.
- Some drivers report sudden loss of motive power while driving, with warning lights on and the vehicle towed to a dealer where the fuel pump was found to need replacement.
- Others describe the vehicle entering limp mode on the highway, losing acceleration above roughly 20 mph and 2500 rpm.
- Several complaints mention the vehicle losing power abruptly when changing lanes.
- A few owners report vibration in the steering wheel and cabin at highway speed alongside fuel system symptoms.
When 2015 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 8, 2015, latest Jun 9, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA records 35 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 CR-V, which is 5% of the 670 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2015 Honda CR-V?
- Yes. Recall 23V858000, reported in 2023, covers the fuel pump module on certain 2013-2023 Honda and Acura models including the CR-V. Dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2015 CR-V fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 18,500 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2015 CR-V.
- How does 2015 compare to other CR-V model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2015 CR-V's 5% share is lower than 2016 (18%), 2017 (21%), 2018 (28%), and 2019 (24%), which show higher shares of fuel system complaints.