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Fuel systemPart report

2018 Honda HR-V Fuel system Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
26%of 160 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Honda HR-V, 26% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.

“Rcv'd recall notice at end of july for fuel pump module with 'out of specification impellers. Overtime, these impellers may absorb an excessive amount of fuel and deform. A deformed impeller may cause the fuel pump to stop working'. Did not receive notification until the end of july 2020 when the recall was set in may 2020. Dealer where I purchased vehicle was unaware of the recall and checked in the beginning of august saying the parts were not yet released by Honda. Finally, on 8/26/20 I contacted corporate who indicated the part had been released a few weeks prior. …”

NHTSA complaint #11352182, filed 2020-08, 24,000 miles

“Bought new last week.only 480 miles so far. There is a strong smell of gasoline when I pull the oil dipstick .gasoline and oil dont mix well together. Worried about mechanical issues as the miles pile on. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #11165417, filed 2019-01, 480 miles

“I left my car in the Fort Lauderdale airport parking garage for one week. When I came back from vacation the car started, pulled out of the spot and then refused to move. I had to have it towed for $700 all the way to my home in palm beach gardens. 52 miles at 7pm. This happened in July of 2023 and there is still no parts available to replace the faulty fuel pump.”

NHTSA complaint #11602609, filed 2024-07

“My 2018 Honda HR-V had the federally-mandated Safety Recall 24-015 (Fuel Pump Motor replacement) performed on August 16, 2025 at Honda Westborough, Westborough, MA. The vehicle had zero EVAP-related issues or warning lights before that recall work. Approximately 9 months later, in May 2026, a parking alert and check engine light appeared on the dash. I brought the vehicle back to the same dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743597, filed 2026-06

“While driving sometimes I would have to step harder than normal on the brakes to get the vehicle to slow down for some reason felt like it wasn't responding well. I feel the fuel pump isn't running properly. When I was at a stop light and even while driving several time I would accelerate and would feel like it wasn't reasoning to me pressing on the gas pedal. Please help get this fixed almost crashed!! Multiple times.”

NHTSA complaint #11442853, filed 2021-12

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027117%
202615%
202536%
202433%
202341%
202256%
202112%
20202630%
20196527%
20184126%
2017119%
201631%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda HR-V

Electrical system
50 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda HR-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