YearToAvoid

2018 Honda Odyssey Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints make up 106 of 990 total complaints (11%) for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, with a median failure mileage of 58,000 miles. A related fuel pump recall (23V858000) covers this model year.

Fuel System complaints
106
11% of 990
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe hesitation or delay of about 1 to 3 seconds when accelerating from a stop, especially when pulling into traffic or backing out of a driveway.
  • Some owners report the vehicle stalling or losing power on hills or while attempting to pass on the highway.
  • Several complaints reference the fuel pump recall (23V858000) and describe long waits for replacement parts or vehicles not being covered under the VIN range.
  • One owner reported a strong fuel odor noticeable both inside and outside the vehicle.
  • Multiple warning lights, including Check Engine and Brake System indicators, illuminated together in at least one report tied to a starting problem.

When 2018 Honda Odyssey fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2018, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2018 Honda Odyssey fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month10Jan 2018Nov 2020Jun 2022Feb 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025May 2026
106 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (10).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Honda Odyssey

  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.

  2. NHTSA 21V010000Jan 14, 2021Fuel System1,258 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

    Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Fuel System complaints by Odyssey model year

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

  1. 201023 (9%)
  2. 20114 (2%)
  3. 201211 (4%)
  4. 201310 (5%)
  5. 201415 (5%)
  6. 20157 (3%)
  7. 201619 (7%)
  8. 20173 (8%)
  9. 2018106 (11%)
  10. 2019184 (19%)
  11. 202030 (6%)
  12. 20215 (4%)
  13. 20224 (3%)
  14. 20232 (2%)
  15. 20245 (5%)
  16. 202521 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists 106 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Odyssey, which is 11% of the 990 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Honda Odyssey?
Yes. Recall 23V858000, reported December 18, 2023, covers a fuel pump module replacement, and a separate recall (21V010000) addresses fuel tank overfilling on Braun-modified Odyssey vans.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 58,000 miles at the time of failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Odyssey.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2018 Odyssey, with no reported fires.

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.