2018 Honda HR-V Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Honda HR-V, 26% of all complaints for the year. Two fuel pump recalls (20V314000 and 23V858000) cover this model, and median mileage at failure was 36,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 40
- 26% of 156
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the fuel pump failing outright, causing the engine to stall or refuse to restart while driving.
- Several drivers describe the vehicle briefly losing power during acceleration with no warning lights before returning to normal.
- A common complaint pattern involves owners notified of recall 23V858000 but unable to get the fuel pump module replaced because dealers had no parts in stock.
- Some owners report the same parts-availability problem under the earlier recall 20V314000 for the fuel pump assembly.
- One owner reported the vehicle would not move at all after being parked for an extended period, requiring a tow, with no replacement fuel pump available.
When 2018 Honda HR-V fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 26, 2018, latest Jun 11, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Honda HR-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 20V314000May 28, 2020Fuel System135,995 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel System complaints by HR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2018 Honda HR-V have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. It is covered by two recalls, 20V314000 (2020) and 23V858000 (2023), both involving fuel pump replacement, and neither is a do-not-drive order.
- How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 HR-V?
- NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2018 HR-V, which is 26% of all 156 complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 36,000 miles.
- Have fuel system issues caused crashes or fires in the 2018 HR-V?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.
- Is parts availability an issue with the fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Multiple owners report the recall repair was delayed because replacement fuel pump modules were unavailable at dealers.