2020 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 48 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Honda CR-V, 14% of that year's 353 total complaints. One related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement, and a second recall (22V380000) covers a fuel tank absorber clip. Median mileage at failure is 50,399.
- Fuel System complaints
- 48
- 14% of 353
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,399 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving at highway speed, sometimes with multiple warning lights illuminating.
- Fuel leaking from the bottom of the vehicle, in one case traced to a hole in the fuel tank.
- A humming noise from the rear of the vehicle after shutoff, attributed by owners to the fuel pump continuing to run.
- Oil found diluted with gasoline shortly after the first oil change, noticed around 6,300 and 6,200 miles.
- Rough running and dashboard warning lights linked by dealers to failed high-pressure fuel pump or fuel injectors.
- Low fuel pressure diagnosed by an independent mechanic after the accelerator failed to respond.
When 2020 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 13, 2020, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 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 22V380000May 26, 2022Fuel System212 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RCB.
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 2020 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 48 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 CR-V, which is 14% of the 353 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2020 Honda CR-V?
- Yes. Recall 23V858000 covers fuel pump module replacement, and recall 22V380000 covers a fuel tank absorber clip that could cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2020 CR-V?
- The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 50,399 miles.
- Have fuel system issues caused crashes or fires on the 2020 CR-V?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to Fuel System complaints for the 2020 CR-V, though 1 injury was reported.
- How does the 2020 CR-V compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2020 CR-V's 48 complaints and 14% share are lower than the 2018 CR-V, which had 599 complaints and a 28% share, the highest in the data.