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2020 Honda HR-V Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 26 of 83 total complaints (31%) on the 2020 Honda HR-V, the highest share of any model year. Most reports tie to recall 23V858000 for the fuel pump module, with owners citing parts delays and related stalling or hesitation at a median 27,662.5 miles.

Fuel System complaints
26
31% of 83
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,663 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the vehicle stalling while driving at moderate speeds, sometimes with the oil and battery warning lights coming on before the engine restarts.
  • Several drivers report intermittent hesitation or lag when accelerating, including sluggish response going uphill.
  • Many complaints focus not on a specific failure but on long waits for the fuel pump module recall part under campaign 23V858000, with dealers unable to give a repair timeframe.
  • Some owners report repeated stalling at low speeds or while stopped at lights, with dealers and mechanics unable to find a diagnostic cause.
  • A few complaints mention a stuttering or jerking sound when starting the vehicle, along with difficulty starting.

When 2020 Honda HR-V fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2021, latest Aug 10, 2026.

2020 Honda HR-V fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2021Feb 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Aug 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2024 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Honda HR-V

  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 HR-V model year

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

  1. 20163 (1%)
  2. 201711 (9%)
  3. 201840 (26%)
  4. 201965 (28%)
  5. 202026 (31%)
  6. 20211 (2%)
  7. 20225 (6%)
  8. 20234 (1%)
  9. 20243 (3%)
  10. 20253 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda HR-V have a fuel pump recall?
Yes. Recall 23V858000 covers the fuel system and involves replacing the fuel pump module free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2020 HR-V?
Fuel System issues make up 26 of 83 total complaints for the 2020 model year, or 31% of all complaints, the highest share among the model years listed.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 27,662.5 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2020 HR-V.
Are the fuel system complaints linked to crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries among the 26 fuel system complaints for the 2020 HR-V.

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.