Honda recalls 720,000 vehicles over cracked fuel pumps

Honda is recalling approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they may have defective fuel pumps.

The pumps in question were manufactured with defective cores, which could allow cracks to form inside the pump due to the high pressure of fuel flowing through it, Honda said. These cracks can grow enough to cause fuel leaks, which could present a fire risk, according to the automaker. Drivers may also notice a fuel smell while idling or driving.

The remedy involves a trip to the dealership, where the high-pressure fuel pumps in affected vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge.

The following Honda vehicles are affected:

• 2023-2024 Honda Accord and Honda Accord Hybrid
• 2025 Honda Civic sedan and Honda Civic Hybrid sedan
• 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Among those models, the compact Civic receives a mid-cycle refresh for 2025 that includes the return of the Civic Hybrid. Honda also continues to offer the Civic as a hatchback with both conventional and hybrid powertrains, although those models don’t appear to be affected.

Honda just last week announced a recall of 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. from both its main brand and premium Acura brand due to a steering box issue that could cause steering to feel “sticky.” Some of the models included in that recall are also part of this one, but it’s unclear if owners will be able to have both issues addressed at the same dealership visit due to the timing of each recall.

Expect owner notification letters to be mailed in December. Owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or visit the automaker’s recall site for more information.