2019 Honda HR-V Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 65 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Honda HR-V, 28% of all complaints filed for this model year. Three fuel pump-related recalls apply (23V858000, 21V215000, 20V314000), and median mileage at failure is 28,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 65
- 28% of 235
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unintendedly at low speeds or highway speeds, sometimes with warning lights illuminating and difficulty restarting.
- After driving and making a brief stop, the car cranks but won't start until it cools down for a couple of hours, consistent with a fuel pump issue.
- Owners notified of recall 23V858000 report the replacement fuel pump part was unavailable at dealers for an extended period, leaving the recall unresolved.
- Some owners report the same stalling problem recurring on separate occasions during long highway drives, with the gas pedal becoming unresponsive and dashboard lights illuminating.
- A few complaints describe the digital gauge cluster, including the fuel gauge, randomly blanking out while driving.
When 2019 Honda HR-V fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 3, 2019, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 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 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 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
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda HR-V?
- NHTSA lists 65 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 HR-V, which is 28% of the 235 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel pump recall for the 2019 Honda HR-V?
- Yes. Three recalls cover the fuel system on the 2019 HR-V: 23V858000, 21V215000, and 20V314000, all involving replacement of the fuel pump module or assembly.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2019 HR-V?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on the 2019 HR-V is 28,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 65 fuel system complaints for the 2019 HR-V.
- How does the 2019 HR-V compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2019 HR-V has 65 fuel system complaints (28% share), higher than 2017 (11 complaints, 9%) and 2018 (40 complaints, 26%), but the 2020 model year had a higher share at 31%.