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2020 Honda Pilot Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Honda Pilot, 11% of its 487 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 54,000. A related recall, campaign 23V858000, covers fuel pump module replacement.

Fuel System complaints
54
11% of 487
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles stall or shut off unexpectedly while driving at various speeds, sometimes restarting on their own after a few minutes.
  • Owners report being notified of recall 23V858000 for the fuel pump module but told replacement parts were not available, leaving the stalling issue unresolved for months.
  • Some owners describe a strong gasoline smell entering the cabin through the HVAC system after highway driving, especially once the vehicle is parked in a garage.
  • Check engine lights tied to emissions or misfire codes have been linked to fuel injector failures, in one case affecting four of six cylinders.
  • One owner reported the vehicle stopping on its own while passing another car at 25-35 MPH, with the brake warning light coming on.

When 2020 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2021, latest Aug 18, 2026.

2020 Honda Pilot fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2021Nov 2022Feb 2024Jun 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Aug 2026; peak May 2024 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2020 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.

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 2020 Honda Pilot have?
NHTSA lists 54 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Pilot, which is 11% of the 487 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2020 Honda Pilot?
Yes. Campaign 23V858000, reported in December 2023, covers fuel pump module replacement; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2020 Pilot?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 54,000 miles at the time of the reported fuel system failure.
Do 2020 Pilot fuel system complaints involve stalling?
Yes, several owners describe the vehicle stalling while driving at various speeds, with some vehicles restarting on their own after the failure.

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.