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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.

2015 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2015Nov 2015Aug 2017Feb 2019Jan 2022Apr 2023Nov 2024Jun 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Honda CR-V

  1. 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.

  1. 20107 (1%)
  2. 20118 (1%)
  3. 20128 (2%)
  4. 201315 (4%)
  5. 201420 (3%)
  6. 201535 (5%)
  7. 201672 (18%)
  8. 2017378 (21%)
  9. 2018599 (28%)
  10. 2019260 (24%)
  11. 202048 (14%)
  12. 202127 (8%)
  13. 202211 (4%)
  14. 202324 (5%)
  15. 202438 (10%)
  16. 202529 (12%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.