According to safety regulators, Honda is recalling approximately 720,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk caused by a cracked fuel pump component. The affected models include the 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid, the 2023-2024 Honda Accord, and the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The issue stems from a high-pressure fuel pump supplied by Hitachi Astemo that could develop cracks during manufacturing. These cracks may expand over time, leading to a fuel leak. Drivers may detect the issue by noticing a strong fuel smell while the vehicle is idling or driving.
NHTSA has warned that the defect could increase the fire risk, though Honda has not reported any crashes or injuries linked to the problem. The issue was first identified in a warranty claim made in February 2023, and Honda stopped shipping affected vehicles in September 2024, shortly before announcing the recall.
The automaker estimates that only 1% of the recalled vehicles are impacted by this defect. Honda began notifying dealers on October 15, 2024, and vehicle owners will be contacted starting December 4, 2024. Dealers will inspect and replace the defective fuel pumps at no cost to the customer.
This recall is the latest in a series of fuel pump-related recalls for Honda. In December 2023, the company recalled 2.6 million vehicles from model years 2017-2020 due to improperly molded fuel pump impellers. A similar issue led to a 2021 recall affecting 620,000 vehicles. Earlier this month, Honda also recalled 1.7 million cars from model years 2023-2025 due to potential steering problems.
The automaker’s ongoing efforts to address these safety concerns highlight the importance of ensuring vehicle safety in the face of component defects.
