The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 20V-314 (20V314000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| Report date | May 28, 2020 |
| Owners notified | July 22, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 135,995 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2019 Acura NSX fuel system problems 1
- 2019 Acura RDX fuel system problems 44
- 2018 Honda Accord fuel system problems 475
- 2019 Honda Accord fuel system problems 192
- 2018 Honda Civic fuel system problems 178
- 2019 Honda Civic fuel system problems 135
- 2019 Honda Fit fuel system problems 54
- 2018 Honda HR-V fuel system problems 41
- 2019 Honda HR-V fuel system problems 65
- 2019 Honda Insight fuel system problems 24
- 2020 Honda Insight fuel system problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 20V-314 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 135,995 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.