(December 24, 2023) WASHINGTON — Honda is recalling more than 2.5 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. for a fuel pump defect that could cause the engine to stall while driving, according to Automotive News. In a statement Thursday, Honda said it has not received any reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue. The automaker also said it has fielded more than 4,000 warranty claims stemming from the defect as of Dec. 12.

The recalled Honda models are the 2018-2020 Accord, Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline and Odyssey; 2019-20 Insight and Passport; 2020 CR-V Hybrid; 2018-19 Clarity plug-in hybrid and Fit; and the 2017-20 Accord Hybrid. The recalled Acura models are the 2018-20 ILX, MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, RLX and TLX; and 2017-20 NSX.

"Honda continues to investigate the number of vehicles potentially affected globally," Honda spokesperson Chris Martin said in a statement to Automotive News. "At this time, we estimate that approximately 4.5 million vehicles will be recalled globally."

Honda said the fuel pump impeller in those vehicles was improperly molded, according to a recall report submitted Monday to NHTSA. "Over time, the low-density impeller can deform and interfere with the fuel pump body, rendering the fuel pump inoperative," the report states. "If the fuel pump module is inoperative, the engine may not start or can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury."

To fix the defect, dealers will replace the fuel pump with an improved part. Dealers were notified Tuesday. Customers will be notified in February.

Source: Automotive News