2020 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  1
• Fuel injection system › Injectors
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  431%
• 25k–50k
  215%
• 50k–75k
  431%
• 75k–100k
  215%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  18%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2020 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Hi pressure fuel pump stopped working while driving. My mechanic gave me the defective part in case someone wanted to inspect it. At the time of failure, the car suddenly entered "limp" mode and fortunately I was able to pull over to the side. When I tried to get moving, the engine jerked and sputtered to a maximum speed of about 15 mph. All the lights on the dashboard lit up and flashed. Warnings for many different types of problems displayed, but nothing specific about the fuel pump. There were no warnings previous to the sudden part failure. On the phone, my mechanic immediately told me that it was likely a well-known problem with Honda CRV's. He'd repaired other CRVs with the same problem. A Honda agent told me on the phone "yes" this is a common problem. However she said my CRV is not within the range of VIN numbers under recall. …

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while her mom was driving 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The driver turned off and restarted the vehicle several times, and the vehicle operated as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear passenger's side seat belt had failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 23V858000(Fuel System, Gasoline), 22V380000(Fuel System, Gasoline), and 23V158000( Seat Belts); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. …

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle had decelerated to 5 MPH and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was driven to the residence and then towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle , the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. There were several unknown messages displayed, and the check engine, brake light, and fuel emissions warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the high-pressure-fuel-pump (HPFP) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that previously, the fuel injectors were replaced. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with low fuel pressure. The contact was advised to contact the dealer. In addition, the contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed that there was a mixture of oil and fuel in the oil pan. The contact stated that while checking the engine compartment later, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the engine compartment. Several unknown warning lights were temporarily illuminated. Several unknown dealers were contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was unreachable. The failure mileage was 50,399.

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights were illuminated with audible alerts. The contact stated the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The contact stated Honda approved the repair of the vehicle; however, the parts for the repaired vehicle were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated she added $38 of fuel into the fuel tank and after an hour of driving the low fuel warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled due to running low on fuel. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to local dealer. The repair was still pending. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the fuel pump would remain activated after turning the vehicle off. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent with a humming sound coming from the vehicle during the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

The fuel injectors failed and were leaking. All warning system lights displayed and scrolled thru dash. We took to Honda dealership and are awaiting repairs. A fire hazard was present from leaking fuel and hazardous condition from lose of power as engine running rough and misfiring.

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints in other CR-V years