2.5 Million Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled Due to Fuel Pump Concerns

If the pump fails, the engine might not start or could stall while driving

Jeff S. Bartlett, Consumer Reports Managing Editor, Autos.

By Jeff S. Bartlett
Managing Editor, Autos

December 21, 2023

2018-2019 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T driving down a curvy road — 2019 Honda Accord

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 2,539,902 cars, minivans, SUVs, and trucks from its Acura and Honda brands because of concerns of premature fuel pump failure. Should the pumps fail, the engine might not start or could stall while driving.

The Details

Acura Vehicles Recalled
• 2018 to 2020 Acura ILX
• 2018 to 2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid
• 2017 to 2020 Acura NSX
• 2018 to 2020 Acura RDX
• 2018 to 2020 Acura RLX
• 2018 to 2020 Acura TLX

Honda Vehicles Recalled
• 2017 to 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid
• 2018 to 2020 Honda Accord
• 2018 to 2020 Honda Civic, Civic Type R
• 2018 and 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
• 2018 to 2020 Honda CR-V
• 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
• 2018 and 2019 Honda Fit
• 2018 to 2020 Honda HR-V
• 2019 and 2020 Honda Insight
• 2018 to 2020 Honda Odyssey
• 2019 and 2020 Honda Passport
• 2017 to 2020 Honda Pilot
• 2018 to 2020 Honda Ridgeline

The problem: An improperly molded part can cause the fuel pump to fail, causing the vehicle to not start or stall.

The fix: Dealerships will replace the fuel pump module with an improved part.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners can call 888-234-2138 for more information.

NHTSA campaign number: 23V-858. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314. Honda’s numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.

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Jeff S. Bartlett

Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005. Previously, Jeff served as the online editorial director of Motor Trend for 11 years. Throughout his career, Jeff has driven thousands of cars, many on racetracks around the globe. Follow him on X: @JeffSBartlett