2021 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, 8% of its 330 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 21,116. A related fuel pump recall (23V858000) covers this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries.
- Fuel System complaints
- 27
- 8% of 330
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 21,117 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power on the highway while the check engine light comes on and flashes, sometimes with engine noise or misfire.
- Speed drops on its own from around 60 mph down to about 30 mph, forcing drivers to pull onto the shoulder and shut the engine off before it will restart.
- A high-pressure fuel pump failure triggers a P0087 fuel rail pressure code along with erratic power loss.
- Owners report a fuel smell coming from the vents when the heater is running, especially in wet or cold conditions.
- Fuel injectors fail or become carbon-fouled, requiring full replacement at high mileage.
- Gasoline odor and rising oil level appear even when the vehicle has been parked and off for hours.
When 2021 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 22, 2021, latest Sep 20, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 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.
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 2021 Honda CR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 CR-V, which is 8% of the 330 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000, reported December 18, 2023, covers the fuel system, and Honda dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2021 CR-V fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 21,116 at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2021 CR-V.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these fuel system complaints?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported 2021 CR-V fuel system complaints.
- How does the 2021 CR-V compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2021 CR-V's 27 fuel system complaints (8% share) are far lower than the 2018 CR-V's 599 complaints (28% share), the highest among the years listed.