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2019 Honda Pilot Fuel System Problems

The 2019 Honda Pilot has 193 Fuel System complaints, 21% of its 904 total complaints, tied to two recalls (23V858000 and 21V215000) covering fuel pump replacement. Median mileage at failure is 60,400 miles, with one reported crash, fire, and injury.

Fuel System complaints
193
21% of 904
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
60,400 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or shudders significantly while driving at various speeds, sometimes with unknown warning lights illuminated.
  • Owners report long delays getting recall 23V858000 fuel pump parts, with waits described as exceeding six months or more.
  • High-pressure fuel pump fails and requires replacement, sometimes announced by an abnormal engine-compartment noise while parked.
  • Vehicle hesitates, pulsates, or loses speed unexpectedly during highway driving, accompanied by check engine lights and stored codes.
  • Fuel injectors reportedly need replacement due to an emission system fault code, with some owners noting a related service bulletin does not cover their VIN.
  • One owner reported smoke while idling at a stop light, linked to a pending recall repair.

When 2019 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 5, 2019, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2019 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter322019 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
193 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q4 (32).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Honda Pilot

  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 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.

Fuel System complaints by Pilot model year

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

  1. 20104 (4%)
  2. 201110 (3%)
  3. 201216 (9%)
  4. 201313 (5%)
  5. 20145 (4%)
  6. 20156 (6%)
  7. 2016187 (11%)
  8. 2017141 (15%)
  9. 2018125 (28%)
  10. 2019193 (21%)
  11. 202054 (11%)
  12. 202121 (5%)
  13. 20229 (6%)
  14. 20235 (4%)
  15. 20247 (6%)
  16. 202515 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA lists 193 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Honda Pilot, which is 21% of its 904 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a fuel system recall on the 2019 Honda Pilot?
Yes. Recall 23V858000, reported December 18, 2023, covers fuel pump module replacement, and recall 21V215000, reported March 25, 2021, covers fuel pump assembly replacement.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Honda Pilot is 60,400 miles.
Have fuel system problems caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Honda Pilot.
Are owners having trouble getting the recall fixed?
Several sample complaints describe part shortages and repair delays for recall 23V858000, with some owners reporting waits of six months or more.

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.