2021-2023 Honda CEL On with DTC P0087 Fuel Pressure Low

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has initiated an investigation into a specific issue affecting various 2021-2023 Honda models. This investigation focuses on vehicles that display a "Check Engine Light (CEL) on" and store the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0087. This Honda CEL P0087 condition indicates a problem with the fuel rail pressure.

Symptoms

Owners of affected Honda vehicles may observe the following symptoms related to the Honda CEL P0087 issue:

• The "Check Engine Light (CEL) on" illuminates on the dashboard.
• The engine may be "hard to start" or experience a "no start" condition.
• The engine might "start & stumble" after starting.

Fault Codes / DTCs

This investigation specifically targets vehicles that have the following diagnostic trouble code stored:

• P0087: Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low (Loss of Fuel Pressure)

Investigation Details

Honda is actively investigating the root cause of the Honda CEL P0087 condition. The investigation includes various models and model years, aiming to understand why the fuel rail pressure drops below the specified limits.

The specific vehicles under investigation, as outlined in the manufacturer communication, include:

• 2020-2022 Honda Accord
• 2020-2022 Honda CR-V
• 2020-2022 Honda Odyssey
• 2020-2022 Honda Passport
• 2020-2022 Honda Pilot
• 2020-2022 Honda Ridgeline
• 2020 Honda Fit
• 2020-2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
• 2020-2023 Honda Civic Sedan/Coupe

Conditions for Dealer Participation

For a vehicle to be considered for this investigation, it must meet specific qualifiers. Dealers are instructed to only report cases that satisfy all of the following conditions:

• The diagnostic trouble code P0087 must be confirmed as stored in the vehicle's system.
• The fuel pressure in the low-pressure fuel system must be confirmed as out of specification.
• The vehicle must be present at the dealership when the case is reported.
• No repair attempts for this specific issue should have been made previously.

Important Warnings for Owners

This communication, identified as a "Request for Visit: 2020-2022 Multiple Honda Models CEL On DTC P0087 Stored (ACTION REQ'D)", is an internal message directed solely to Honda dealership personnel. It emphasizes that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) wishes to inspect the vehicle prior to any repair attempts being made. This is crucial for their investigation into the Honda CEL P0087 issue.

What to Do if Your Vehicle is Affected

If you own a 2021-2023 Honda vehicle listed above and are experiencing a "Check Engine Light (CEL) on" with symptoms like "engine hard to start" or "start & stumble", and suspect the Honda CEL P0087 code, you should contact your authorized Honda dealership. Inform them about your symptoms and that you believe your vehicle may be subject to this investigation.

Your dealer will then need to contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) team at [email protected] with specific vehicle information to facilitate the inspection process.

NHTSA ID: 10233206