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2016 Honda Civic Fuel System Problems

18 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

18
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2018Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Fuel System Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #23V858000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Fix: 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.

Owner Complaints (18)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2018

The sensor of the gas tank (I mean capkess sensor) fail to stop when finish to fill it up with gasoline, producing the gas to coming out and there's 100% of 🔥 fire at the gas station causing a dangerous situation for many people in the gas station. This risk never happen with my cr-v 2009 and nissan sentra 2009.

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NHTSA #: 11074895
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

When refueling my civic there is a 50/50 chance it will over fule and not stop the gas pump. Sometimes gasoline will overfill enough to make it to the ground. I have been to the dealer about this twice, both times being told honda is aware and investigating.

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NHTSA #: 10971806
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2016

Daily maybe a few times a day when I attempt to accelerate from a stop the car hesitates for 1-3 seconds before the throttle responds. This is possibly dangerous because if pulling away when there is a limited opening to make it through the intersection it could cause accidents.

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NHTSA #: 10887891
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2026

Your fuel pump is failing, causing your car to stall while you're driving. This is a serious issue that requires immediate repair to avoid being stranded on the road.

NHTSA #: 11728688
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2026

Your car is shutting off unexpectedly during long drives, with symptoms that suggest a failing fuel pump — such as loss of power or stalling. This could leave you stranded on the road if it happens during highway driving. The repair will likely involve diagnosing the fuel system and potentially replacing the fuel pump or related fuel delivery components.

NHTSA #: 11725382
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

There is an active recall on the fuel pump for Honda Civics. My car fits within the range of time of manufacture, but my VIN does not appear with any recalls. The vehicle shakes when starting and will stall most of the time.

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NHTSA #: 11631912
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2025

My transmission light has been on for over a year. After visiting to private mechanics- diagnostic testing from both confirm an EVAP leak. They did smoke tests and nothing came back.

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NHTSA #: 11701357
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor around the exterior of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11648194
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2024

The vehicle had a light for emissions. Brought to Honda dealer. Charged me for two diagnosis fees.

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NHTSA #: 11620461
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2023

Found the metal ring in the top of gas tank rusted a hole through the top of the tank. Inspected by Honda Service Center. Found through emissions warning light.

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NHTSA #: 11520172
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

Small evap leak around fuel tank and fuel pump sealing surface. Top of fuel tank is rusted causing pump to not seal fully.

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NHTSA #: 11505043
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

2016 honda civic fuel door actuator makes a loud buzzing noise when locking. I am told by the honda dealer that the problem is common on civics 2016 thru 2019 and on accords of the same years. This happens when the car starts to move forward and hits 10 MPH and when the lock button on the keyfob is pushed.

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NHTSA #: 11396683
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2018

I had an engine light on on 8/5/2918 call dealer ship to set an appointment on 8/6/2018. Advice found ftc p2422 evap cvs stuck closed indicating ftp sensor and canister malfunction, canister to malfunctioning due to the geographical are where vehicle is driven and park. Dust and dirt will collect and clog the system.

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NHTSA #: 11120138
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2018

Fuel leaks out of the cap less system when filling gas. Amount of fuel varies. Called honda and got no help.

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NHTSA #: 11058427
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2017

When fueling the vehicle it leaks this has been happening since I leased the vehicle and has progressively gotten worse it now pours out and down the side of the vehicle when fueling is complete. I have a video

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NHTSA #: 10949942
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Lean fuel code All lights come on -on dashboard Coming on and off

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NHTSA #: 11630172
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2017

Capless gas tank always backflows and spills gas onto the car if I wait for the gas pump to auto shut off. This never happened with any of the older cars I have owned. To avoid this from happening now I manually stop the gas pump before the tank is full.

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NHTSA #: 11023476
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2016

When refueling through the capless fuel system in california gas spills out when the pump automatically shuts off. I've refueled five times so far and each time it happens, no matter what orientation I have the pump or how far it's pushed in. There is a thread on a honda forum with other examples of this here:

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NHTSA #: 10849674

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