2021-2023 Honda Accord Fuel Pump Recall (23V858)

Recall 23V858 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Honda Accord in recall 23V858?

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Accord with recall 23V858?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the fuel pump.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V858?

Recall 23V858 covers 2,490,460 vehicles: 2021-2023 Honda Accord; 2021 Honda Civic; 2021-2023 Honda CR-V; 2023 Honda HR-V; 2022 Honda Insight; 2021-2023 Honda Odyssey; 2021 Honda Passport; 2021 Honda Pilot.

NHTSA lists 2,490,460 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Accord fuel pump recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

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.

Manufacturer recall number: KGC, KGD.

When was recall 23V858 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 23V858 to NHTSA on December 18, 2023.

This recall was filed 33 months ago. If your Accord was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Accord is part of recall 23V858?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V858 is open on your Accord, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2023 Accord vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Accord owners do about recall 23V858?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V858000 applies to your Accord.
2. Call a Honda dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any fuel pump symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Accord owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 3,496 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 154 of them about the fuel system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3,496 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 154 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Honda HR-V: 686 complaints in total, 4 about the fuel system
• 2023 Honda CR-V: 515 complaints in total, 24 about the fuel system
• 2021 Honda Pilot: 435 complaints in total, 22 about the fuel system
• 2021 Honda CR-V: 332 complaints in total, 27 about the fuel system
• 2022 Honda CR-V: 261 complaints in total, 11 about the fuel system
• 2022 Honda Accord: 252 complaints in total, 17 about the fuel system
• 2021 Honda Accord: 234 complaints in total, 16 about the fuel system
• 2021 Honda Civic: 145 complaints in total, 4 about the fuel system

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the TPMS, Lane Departure, and power steering warning lights were illuminated.

2021 Honda Accord owner, MS, NHTSA complaint 11638203, filed January 24, 2025

There is a current recall on my vehicles make and model for the fuel system but my vin is showing as not affected and am currently experiencing issues.

2021 Honda Accord owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11655791, filed April 21, 2025

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine was slightly misfiring while driving.

2021 Honda Accord owner, AL, NHTSA complaint 11705837, filed December 18, 2025

Can recall 23V858 make my Accord a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2021-2023 Honda Accord to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same fuel pump again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2023 Honda Accord has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 20V314000, 21V215000.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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