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2019 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 260 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Honda CR-V, 24% of all complaints filed for that year. Three related recalls exist, including a fuel pump module replacement and a fuel tank weld recall. Median mileage at failure was 30,062.5 miles.

Fuel System complaints
260
24% of 1,099
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
30,063 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden stalling or shutting into limp mode while driving, sometimes with all dashboard warning lights on.
  • Some describe a strong fuel odor inside the cabin traced to a detached fuel feed hose leaking gasoline near the engine.
  • Several owners report fuel pump replacements under recall that led to new problems, including hard starting, stalling while backing up, or a gasoline smell inside the car.
  • Owners report fuel injectors becoming inoperable at highway speed, accompanied by unknown warning lights and a nonfunctional backup camera.
  • One owner reported fuel economy far below the advertised city and highway EPA ratings.
  • Some owners report waiting extended periods for recall repair parts to become available at dealers.

When 2019 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 26, 2018, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2019 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter302018 Q42020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
260 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q4 (30).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 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 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

  3. NHTSA 19V569000Aug 1, 2019Fuel System134 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

    Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.

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 common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 260 fuel system complaints for the 2019 CR-V, which is 24% of all 1,099 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V?
Yes. NHTSA lists three fuel system recalls covering the 2019 CR-V: campaign 23V858000 (fuel pump module replacement), 21V215000 (fuel pump assembly replacement), and 19V569000 (fuel tank replacement due to a weld defect).
At what mileage do 2019 CR-V fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this fuel system complaint group is 30,062.5 miles.
Have fuel system problems caused crashes or fires in the 2019 CR-V?
NHTSA data for this complaint group lists 2 crashes and 0 fires among the reported fuel system issues.
How does the 2019 CR-V compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2019 CR-V's 24% share of complaints tied to fuel system issues is lower than 2018 (28%) and 2017 (21%), but higher than most years before or after.

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.