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2015-2023 Honda Fuel Pump Recall (NHTSA 23V-858)

Honda has issued recall 23V-858 for certain 2015-2023 models, including the 2018 Honda Civic, due to a faulty fuel pump that can lead to engine stalling. Owners will receive free fuel pump module replacement. This expands on previous recalls 21V-215 and 20V-314.

ByAhmet Topcu — Founder & Editor-in-ChiefAutomated summary2018 Honda Civic
2018 Honda Civic — 2018 Honda Civic recall
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Why This Matters

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has identified a critical safety concern with the fuel pump in certain 2015-2023 Honda and Acura vehicles. A failing fuel pump can lead to an engine stall while driving. This significantly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety hazard to vehicle occupants and others on the road.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 23V858000 and Honda's internal numbers KGC and KGD, addresses a defect where the fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. This issue affects a wide range of Honda and Acura models from 2015 to 2023. This 2018 Honda Civic recall is an expansion of earlier recall campaigns, specifically NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314, indicating a broader scope of affected vehicles.

The component in question is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, which includes the fuel pump module.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2015-2023 Honda and Acura vehicles should check if their specific model is included in this recall. This includes various models such as the Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Insight, Passport, Clarity PHEV, Fit, Pilot, and Accord Hybrid, as well as Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, and NSX.

You can determine if your vehicle is part of this 2018 Honda Civic recall by contacting Honda customer service or visiting the NHTSA website and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Manufacturer's Remedy

To resolve this safety concern, Honda dealers will replace the faulty fuel pump module. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed on September 6, 2024.

Owners who believe their vehicle is affected or have questions can contact Honda customer service directly at 1-888-234-2138. For additional information or to file a complaint, you may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ID 23V858000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Honda fuel pump recall NHTSA ID?
The NHTSA ID for this Honda fuel pump recall is 23V858000. Honda's internal numbers for this campaign are KGC and KGD. This recall expands on previous recalls 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Which Honda and Acura models are affected by the fuel pump recall?
This recall affects a wide range of 2015-2023 Honda and Acura vehicles, including the 2018 Honda Civic. Specific models include Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Insight, Passport, Clarity PHEV, Fit, Pilot, Accord Hybrid, ILX, MDX, RDX, RLX, TLX, and NSX.
What is the problem with the fuel pump in affected Honda vehicles?
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. This condition increases the risk of a crash.
How will Honda fix the fuel pump issue?
Honda dealers will replace the fuel pump module in affected vehicles free of charge. Owners were notified by mail starting September 6, 2024.

What Honda Civic owners report

Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.

16,711
Owner complaints
94
Recalls
1,769
Service bulletins
1,775
Crashes reported
179
Fires reported
1,484
Injuries reported

The 2018 model year

752 complaints, the 7th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 27 crashes, 4 fires and 25 injuries for this year, which also has 6 recalls on file.

Fuel System and Gasoline, the system this article covers, accounts for 380 of 16,711 complaints (2%), including 98 for 2018.

Complaints by model year

Model years with the most complaints for the Honda Civic
20011,079
2002702
2003551
20061,462
20071,270
2008981
20161,082
2017606
2018752
2022889

Most-reported systems

  1. Air Bags — 2,938
  2. Steering — 2,631
  3. Power Train — 1,883
  4. Electrical System — 1,666
  5. Engine — 1,163

Latest recalls for the 2018 model year

  • 26V332000 — Air Bags (May 2026)
  • 23V858000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Dec 2023)
  • 20V314000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (May 2020)
All 2018 recalls →

Recent owner reports about fuel system and gasoline

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked forward roughly and stalled. A check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument cluster.

2018 Honda Civic owner, May 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted.

2018 Honda Civic owner, Apr 2026
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Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.

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