The problem
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.
The risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine 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. 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-215 (21V215000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | Multiple Codes |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| Report date | March 25, 2021 |
| Owners notified | May 18, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 624,552 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2019 Acura ILX
- 2019 Acura MDX
- 2020 Acura MDX
- 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
- 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
- 2019 Acura RDX
- 2020 Acura RDX
- 2019 Acura TLX
- 2020 Acura TLX
- 2019 Honda Accord
- 2020 Honda Accord
- 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2019 Honda Civic
- 2020 Honda Civic
- 2018 Honda CR-V
- 2019 Honda CR-V
- 2019 Honda Fit
- 2019 Honda HR-V
- 2019 Honda Insight
- 2020 Honda Insight
- 2019 Honda Odyssey
- 2019 Honda Passport
- 2019 Honda Pilot
- 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2019 Acura ILX fuel system problems 16
- 2019 Acura MDX fuel system problems 43
- 2020 Acura MDX fuel system problems 23
- 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid fuel system problems 3
- 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid fuel system problems 4
- 2019 Acura RDX fuel system problems 44
- 2020 Acura RDX fuel system problems 37
- 2019 Acura TLX fuel system problems 27
- 2020 Acura TLX fuel system problems 17
- 2019 Honda Accord fuel system problems 192
- 2020 Honda Accord fuel system problems 62
- 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel system problems 17
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-215 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. 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 624,552 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.