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