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.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 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.
- 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.
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.