YearToAvoid

2018 Honda Fit Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 41 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Honda Fit, 35% of its 117 total complaints for the year. A related recall (23V858000) covers fuel pump module replacement. Median mileage at failure was 35,737 miles, and owners reported 1 crash and 7 injuries tied to this area.

Fuel System complaints
41
35% of 117
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
35,737 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report failed fuel injectors causing misfires and warning lights, sometimes within the first few years of ownership.
  • Some describe the vehicle stalling or going into limp mode at various speeds, often accompanied by a strong fuel odor.
  • Several owners tied to recall 23V858000 say the fuel pump replacement part was unavailable at dealers for extended periods.
  • A few reports describe the car stalling again shortly after the recall repair was performed, with dealers citing low fuel pressure.
  • One early complaint describes gasoline mixing into engine oil and the motor bogging down while driving.

When 2018 Honda Fit fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 9, 2018, latest Jun 25, 2026.

2018 Honda Fit fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Oct 2018Aug 2021Feb 2023Oct 2023Jun 2024Nov 2024Jun 2025Jun 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2024 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Honda Fit

  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.

Fuel System complaints by Fit model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20072 (1%)
  2. 20083 (1%)
  3. 20094 (1%)
  4. 20101 (1%)
  5. 20111 (1%)
  6. 20124 (4%)
  7. 20132 (1%)
  8. 201542 (15%)
  9. 201619 (16%)
  10. 201712 (28%)
  11. 201841 (35%)
  12. 201954 (40%)
  13. 20205 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Honda Fit's fuel system a common complaint?
Yes. NHTSA lists 41 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Fit, making up 35% of all 117 complaints filed for that model year.
Does the 2018 Honda Fit have a fuel system recall?
Yes. Recall 23V858000 covers replacement of the fuel pump module free of charge, with owner letters mailed in September 2024.
At what mileage do 2018 Honda Fit fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 35,737 miles.
Did the 2018 Honda Fit's fuel system issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2018 Fit shows 1 crash and 7 injuries, with 0 fires reported.

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.