Fuel smells, leaks, or the gauge reads wrong

What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the fuel and propulsion covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 2,200 and 8,000 miles, from the 61 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“High pressure fuel pump failed , could smell gas in air vents. Honda claims it’s separate from its other recall for a fuel pump. Car had been working fine, sudden issue, all lights came on , car started to stutter on acceleration. Had to be towed. No issues prior.”

Filed Aug 20, 2025

Other problems on this car

• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 244 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 218 reports
• Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 207 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 196 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 130 reports
• Engine rattles or ticks 126 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 125 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 108 reports
• Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 95 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 93 reports
• Fuel pump failure 89 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 84 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 79 reports
• Turbo failure or loss of boost 72 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 70 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 58 reports
• Engine overheats or leaks coolant 49 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 44 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 32 reports
• Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 30 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 28 reports