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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Honda CR-V Fuel system Problems

Complaints
49about this part
Share
14%of 358 total for the year
Median mileage
50,399miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Honda CR-V, 14% of the 358 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,399 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Car was only two months old from the shop and had a severe gas leak from the bottom of my Honda CR-V 2020 dealership told me it was rodents that ate the fuel pump and then lent me the exact same care Honda CR-V 2020 and again a week later had the same problem. This was reviewed by my own mechanic and said that there was whole on the fuel tank. Honda-CR-V leaks gas when turned on. It is leaking large amount of gas.”

NHTSA complaint #11364113, filed 2020-10, 52 miles

“Crankcase fuel/oil dilution problem on Honda 1.5l direct fuel injected, turbo engine. Upon the first oil change on our 2020 Honda CR-V exl at about 6300 miles we found the oil level in the crankcase to be overfull by approximately 1 pint. The oil smelled faintly of gasoline and appeared thinner than normal. See attached picture. We live in a town of 22,000. Most trips around town are 2 miles each way at most, which according to Honda is part of the problem as the engine does not run at normal operating temperature long enough to evaporate fuel in the crankcase. …”

NHTSA complaint #11394304, filed 2021-02, 6,300 miles

“The fuel injectors failed and were leaking. All warning system lights displayed and scrolled thru dash. We took to Honda dealership and are awaiting repairs. A fire hazard was present from leaking fuel and hazardous condition from lose of power as engine running rough and misfiring.”

NHTSA complaint #11633437, filed 2024-12, 53,884 miles

“Fuel Pump failed; the car cannot be driven. Took car to local mechanic and was told the fuel pump is part of major recall from Honda and I need to go back to the dealership and have Honda pay for repairs. I was told my car is not part of the recall, even though 2.5 million Hondas have been recalled with this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11632394, filed 2024-12

“My rear fuel pump failed suddenly when we were driving in highway. No warning at all. We just completed our vehicle inspections by the Honda dealer 3 days prior. We also had them do oil change, replace brake and transmission fluid. It cost us about $2000 for towing and repairs. We found that there is a recall on other crv made the same year. How can I get my repairs reimbursed?”

NHTSA complaint #11558364, filed 2023-12

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202685%
20252911%
2024379%
2023245%
2022114%
2021309%
20204914%
201926324%
201860828%
201737921%
20167218%
2015355%
2014203%
2013154%
201282%
201181%
201071%
200931%
200871%
200751%
200631%
200531%
2004184%
2003123%
2002143%
200111%
199822%
199711%

Other parts of the 2020 Honda CR-V

Forward collision avoidance
74 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology