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2018 Honda CR-V Fuel System Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are fuel system problems on the 2018 Honda CR-V?

608 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2018 Honda CR-V, 28% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 3,000–50,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

608 complaints 28% of all 2018 complaints 9,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Injectors 7
Hoses, lines / piping, and fittings 1
Fuel injection system 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (245 of 608). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.

Fuel System complaints by CR-V year

2008 CR-V 7
2009 CR-V 3
2010 CR-V 7
2011 CR-V 8
2012 CR-V 8
2013 CR-V 15
2014 CR-V 20
2015 CR-V 35
2016 CR-V 72
2017 CR-V 378
2018 CR-V 608
2019 CR-V 263
2020 CR-V 48
2021 CR-V 29
2022 CR-V 11
2023 CR-V 24
2024 CR-V 37
2025 CR-V 29
2026 CR-V 7

Related recalls

Fuel pump

Can stall

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023

Fuel pump

Can stall

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Recall 21V215000 · Mar 2021
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Other 2018 Honda CR-V problems

Common questions

What are common 2018 Honda CR-V fuel system problems?

Complaints most often name the injectors, hoses, lines / piping, and fittings and fuel injection system.

At what mileage do 2018 Honda CR-V fuel system problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 3,000–50,000 miles. The middle value is about 9,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2018 Honda CR-V fuel system problems?

Yes: 23V858000, 21V215000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which CR-V year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2018 CR-V, with 608 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.