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2017 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 378 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V, 21% of its 1,768 total complaints for the year. Two related recalls exist: a 2017 fuel supply pipe recall and a 2023 fuel pump module recall. Median mileage at failure is 15,200.

Fuel System complaints
378
21% of 1,768
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
15,200 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling while driving at highway speeds, sometimes dropping to around 20-25 MPH before pulling over.
  • Multiple owners describe the fuel pump (high-pressure or low-pressure) malfunctioning, causing stalling or jerking while underway.
  • Some owners report a strong gasoline odor, in one case coming from the exhaust or leaking into the engine oil.
  • Several complaints mention all dashboard warning lights illuminating at once, including TPMS, lane departure, and collision avoidance alerts, alongside fuel system trouble.
  • One owner reported a fire at the rear of the vehicle after a parking-assist warning light came on.
  • Owners describe the vehicle entering limp mode or being unable to accelerate after fuel injector or fuel pump issues.

When 2017 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2017, latest Sep 19, 2026.

2017 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter732017 Q12018 Q22019 Q32021 Q22022 Q32023 Q42025 Q12026 Q2
378 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (73).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 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.

  2. NHTSA 17V442000Jul 13, 2017Fuel System32,233 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.

    Risk: If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.

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 2017 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 378 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 CR-V, which is 21% of all 1,768 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Yes. Honda issued recall 17V442000 in 2017 for a fuel supply pipe that could disconnect, and recall 23V858000 in 2023 to replace the fuel pump module.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 CR-V?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 15,200 miles for fuel system complaints on this model year.
Have there been fires or crashes linked to fuel system issues?
NHTSA records 2 fires, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries associated with fuel system complaints on the 2017 CR-V.
How does 2017 compare to other CR-V years for fuel system complaints?
The 2017 CR-V's 21% share is lower than the 2018 CR-V's 28% and the 2019 CR-V's 24%, but well above earlier years like 2013 through 2015.

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.