Honda Recalls Over 600,000 Honda and Acura Vehicles for Fuel Pump Defect

Low-density impellers in the low-pressure fuel pump can crack and deform, causing engine stall

August 1, 2025

Honda has recalled more than 600,000 Acura and Honda vehicles from the 2018–2020 model years due to a defect in the low-pressure fuel pump. Certain impellers produced during specific periods may develop surface cracks, absorb excess fuel, deform, and seize, potentially preventing the engine from starting or causing a stall without warning.

What’s the issue?

Some fuel pump modules were built with lower-density impellers. Extended exposure to production solvent can crack the impeller surface, allowing fuel to swell the component. A swollen impeller can rub against the pump housing and eventually lock up, illuminating the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. A seized pump risks no-start conditions or in-drive stalls, increasing crash potential.

Affected vehicles

This recall covers these 2018–2020 models built within the listed dates:

2018 Honda CR-V: 11/29/2018–12/10/2018
2019 Acura ILX: 10/04/2018–07/18/2019
2019 Acura MDX / MDX Sport Hybrid: 10/31/2018–06/24/2019 (MDX), 11/15/2018–06/11/2019 (Sport Hybrid)
2019 Acura RDX: 10/31/2018–05/14/2019
2019 Acura TLX: 10/30/2018–04/02/2019
2019 Honda Accord / Accord Hybrid: 11/06/2018–08/28/2019 (Accord), 12/19/2018–08/28/2019 (Hybrid)
2019 Honda Civic (all body styles): various dates from 11/30/2018 to 10/16/2019
2019 Honda CR-V: 11/28/2018–10/07/2019
2019 Honda Fit / HR-V: 01/02/2019–08/31/2019
2019 Honda Insight: 11/28/2018–03/07/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey: 10/29/2018–07/10/2019
2019 Honda Passport: 11/13/2018–07/08/2019
2019 Honda Pilot: 10/30/2018–07/29/2019
2019 Honda Ridgeline: 10/31/2018–08/21/2019
2020 Acura MDX / MDX Sport Hybrid: 08/16/2019–09/13/2019 (MDX), 07/16/2019 only (Sport Hybrid)
2020 Acura RDX: 04/24/2019–07/30/2019
2020 Acura TLX: 04/10/2019–07/21/2020
2020 Honda Accord: 09/24/2019
2020 Honda Civic Hatchback: 07/15/2019–09/18/2019
2020 Honda Insight: 09/04/2019–05/13/2020

Next steps for owners

Honda will mail owner notifications beginning May 18, 2021. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. If you already paid for this repair, you can request reimbursement with proof of payment.

To verify if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or owners.honda.com. Call Honda Customer Service at (888) 234-2138 and reference recall number 20V-314 to schedule your free repair.