Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have a fuel system recall?

Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000, reported December 18, 2023, covers fuel pump module replacement on the 2023 CR-V and other Honda/Acura models. Dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge.

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2023 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 24 fuel system complaints for the 2023 CR-V, which is 5% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems appear on the 2023 CR-V?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2023 CR-V is 14,250 miles.

Are fuel system problems worse on the 2023 CR-V than other years?

No. Other CR-V years show higher shares of fuel system complaints, including 2018 at 28% and 2017 at 21%, so 2023's 5% share is comparatively low.

Has the fuel system issue caused any fires or crashes on the 2023 CR-V?

NHTSA data for the fuel system complaint area on the 2023 CR-V records 1 crash and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.

2023 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 fuel system complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 5% of all 515 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (campaign 23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement, and the median mileage at failure is 14,250.

Fuel System complaints: 24; 5% of 515
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 14,250 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report strong fuel odor around the vehicle while parked in a garage, with no visible leakage found.
Multiple owners describe waiting for recall parts for the fuel pump module (campaign 24V763000) with no repair timeline from dealers.
One owner reported the engine revving on its own after releasing the gas pedal, an issue the dealer could not reproduce or diagnose.
An owner noted the exterior fuel filler lid could be opened without a key, allowing fuel to be siphoned from the tank.
A fire complaint describes the engine area catching fire while the vehicle was parked, with popping sounds heard beforehand.

When 2023 Honda CR-V fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2023, latest Sep 15, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2024 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 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.

20053 (1%)
20063 (1%)
20075 (1%)
20087 (1%)
20093 (1%)
20107 (1%)
20118 (1%)
20128 (2%)
201315 (4%)
201420 (3%)
201535 (5%)
201672 (18%)
2017378 (21%)
2018599 (28%)
2019260 (24%)
202048 (14%)
202127 (8%)
202211 (4%)
202324 (5%)
202438 (10%)
202529 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have a fuel system recall?: Yes. Recall campaign 23V858000, reported December 18, 2023, covers fuel pump module replacement on the 2023 CR-V and other Honda/Acura models. Dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2023 Honda CR-V?: NHTSA lists 24 fuel system complaints for the 2023 CR-V, which is 5% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems appear on the 2023 CR-V?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2023 CR-V is 14,250 miles.
Are fuel system problems worse on the 2023 CR-V than other years?: No. Other CR-V years show higher shares of fuel system complaints, including 2018 at 28% and 2017 at 21%, so 2023's 5% share is comparatively low.
Has the fuel system issue caused any fires or crashes on the 2023 CR-V?: NHTSA data for the fuel system complaint area on the 2023 CR-V records 1 crash and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.