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.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Honda Fit
- 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.
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.