2018 Honda Accord · symptom sheet

Fuel pump failure

153owner reports
91,560median miles
$1,800median quote
2involved a crash

Newest report Sep 5, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

923 of the 1,867 complaints on this car are about the fuel and propulsion. 153 of those describe fuel pump.

Tick what matches of 153 reports

the car stalled or would not start

it happened at speed

there is a recall for it

126

the recall part was not available

I paid for the pump

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (153 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the fuel and propulsion cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

23V-858Dec 18, 2023

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

20V-314May 28, 2020

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

NHTSA investigations into the fuel and propulsion on the Accord

PE03-014opened Apr 15, 2003

Transmission and drivetrain · model years 1998 to 1999

Ignition-park interlock system. Closed sep 5, 2003.

NHTSA summary

SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF THE MANUFACTURER COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE NOTED INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE THAT HAD BEEN INADVERTENTLY PARKED IN NEUTRAL STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR.THE WARRANTY CLAIM COUNT SHOWN FOR OTHER REPRESENTS INCIDENTS WHERE HONDA'S ANALYSIS OF CLAIM DETAIL INDICATES THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM UTILIZES A LEVER TO BLOCK IGNITION KEY REMOVAL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK.HONDA HAS IDENTIFIED A WEAR CONDITION OF THE INTERLOCK LEVER THAT CAN CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION; WHEN WEAR OCCURS THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE SHIFTER IS IN A NON-PARK POSITION.HONDA DOCUMENTS INDICATE THAT A MANUFACTURING PROCESS MAY BE THE CAUSE OF INTERLOCK LEVER WEAR, AND THAT THIS PROCESS WAS REVISED IN JANUARY OF 2001.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WILL BE OPENED TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS CONCERN AND ITS SCOPE.

DP87-013opened Mar 3, 1987

Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 1984 to 1986

Honda high engine speed. Closed may 4, 1987.

NHTSA summary

HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED

None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.

What owners paid

42 of the 153 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $800 to $4,000.

$800$1,800$4,000

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 65,000 and 121,000 miles, from the 47 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“All dash lights are on and the Honda dealership told me I have a blown head gasket, need a turbo replacement & fuel pump in which I wasnât able to drive the car for 7 months at 112,276 miles..This seems like a known issue for this make and model vehicle after 100,000 miles”
Filed Mar 4, 2026 · 112,276 miles

“Honda recall letter received February 2024, stating that car's fuel pump is defective, and will be replaced as part of the recall. It is now mid-May, four months later, and local Honda dealer has no idea when the fuel pump will be available. Meanwhile we feel unsafe driving this car. This is a very big problem for us.”
Filed May 13, 2024

“They said that it would take over a month to get the part and its a fuel pump recall. Honda Superstition Mesa Arizona”
Filed Jan 25, 2024

“I had gotten my fuel injector replaced back in 12/07/2020 and I saw where now the fuel pump recall was recently put out, but I sold my car back in 08/2023 but I paid for my fuel injector to be replaced, will I be eligible for a reimbursement?”
Filed Jan 25, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 2 of 153 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.