2012 Honda Pilot Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Honda Pilot, 9% of its 171 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. A related recall, campaign 12V063000, covers a defective vent shut float valve in the fuel tank.
- Fuel System complaints
- 16
- 9% of 171
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report fuel spewing or leaking from the filler neck while refueling, in some cases with the vehicle not covered under the existing recall.
- Owners describe smelling gasoline and finding fuel leaking from under the vehicle while parked, in one case leading to a tow after being told not to drive.
- Some owners found a fuel leak from the fuel tank tied to the vapor canister vent valve, gas cap, and purge valve, with the leak continuing even after those parts were replaced.
- Owners report hesitation and bogging down when accelerating from a stop or turning, followed by a sudden surge of power once the engine catches up.
- One owner linked ongoing fuel odor and drivability problems to the Variable Cylinder Management system, similar to issues Honda addressed on later model years.
When 2012 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 22, 2012, latest Apr 12, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Honda Pilot
- NHTSA 12V063000Feb 17, 2012Fuel System8,709 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
Risk: As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Fuel System complaints by Pilot 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 the 2012 Honda Pilot have?
- NHTSA lists 16 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Pilot, which is 9% of the 171 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Honda Pilot?
- Yes. Recall campaign 12V063000 covers the vent shut float valve in the fuel tank assembly, which did not meet design specifications. Honda dealers inspect the valve and replace the fuel tank assembly if needed.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2012 Pilot?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Pilot is 40,000 miles.
- Are the fuel leaks on the 2012 Pilot dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2012 Pilot includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries among the reported complaints.