2016 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

Leak on gas pump

My car stalls at times or pause for a second

I've been living with fuel pump issues for a year or so, i must prime the pump, meaning cycle the fuel pump without starting to get the car to start, if not it just cranks and doesn't start, my vehicle year is definitely on the expanded recall list, but for whatever reason my specific VIN doesn't come up on recall list, this is very frustrating as it is very clear my fuel pump is not holding pressure, please also see, 2026 Denso Fuel Pump Settlement warranty extension (15 years/150,000 miles, Service Bulletin 19-016 Is there anyway to help to get me on the list, my car is getting worse and worse and i really need it to get fixed, my VIN is [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

We were driving our 2016 Honda Accord LX down the highway and our vehicle started sputtering, causing us to swerve and gain control/slow down rapidly. The car could no longer accelerate to high speeds (could only go about 35 MPH), and a bunch of engine lights came on the dash. Upon taking it to a Honda dealer, they diagnosed the problem with the high-pressure fuel pump. Apparently our year of Honda Accord (2013-2017 models with 2.4L engine) had a recall on the fuel pump system, but that recall was associated with the fuel pump impeller. This existing recall number is 34V-858, MFR Campaign ID VIJ. It does seem odd that I would face a similar issue to this recall, but this high-pressure fuel pump failure is not covered under the same recall program according to Honda. I did submit for potential reimbursement under this recall, but Honda denied our claim. Could this issue be related to the same issue and therefore should this be part of that recall? This was a dangerous incident that happened going at high speeds on the highway, and we were simply lucky that our swerving didn't lead to an accident. Given that a more recent recall from Honda (2023-2024 Honda Accord) is associated specifically with the high-pressure fuel pump failure (Recall # 24V-763), I think it's reasonable that this same issue could apply to older models of the Accord as well.

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle occasionally shut off without warning. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic and the alternator and battery had been replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling the engine would suddenly stall off and could not be immediately restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the catalytic converter but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who replaced the battery, engine coil pact, and fuel injectors but the failure was not resolved. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall and was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000(FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER). The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 14-039. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 81,000.

MY FUEL PUMP HAD PROBLEMS. THE AUTO MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE. MY CAR HAD STALL SOMETIMES AND THE MECHANIC CHECKED IT WAS FUEL PUMP DEFECTED.

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY VEHICLE STARTED STALLING, THEN IT SIMPLY LOST ALL FORCE AND WOULD NOT GO. I HAD TO GET THE VEHICLE TOWED AND UPON INSPECTION IT RESULTED WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VENICE IS NOT THAT OLD TO HAVE THAT KIND OF ISSUE, AND A CO-WORKER OF MINE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLE WHICH IS ALSO A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. I DID SOME RESEARCH IN SOME FORUMS AND IT SEEMED THAT MANY PEOPLE WERE REPORTING SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP WITH MODELS BETWEEN 2015 THROUGH 2019.

AFTER I DID SOME RESEARCH I BELIEVE THE FUEL PUMP OF THIS VEHICLE CONSTANTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE TAKES MUCH LONGER TO START UP, SOMETIMES IT TAKE COUPLE OF TRY TO GET IT STARTED, AND, IT ALSO CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL AND LOSE POWER DURING THE DRIVE OR BACKING UP.

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO TWO MECHANICS AND BOTH HAVE DIAGNOSED MY CAR AND ADVISED ME THAT MY HIGN PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPLACING. I ONLY HAVE 28,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING A DEFECTIVE HIGN PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THE CAR HAS A HARD TIME STARTING AND STALLS WHEN I AM DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WILL NOT EXCEED 60 MILES PER HOUR SPEED. STALLING COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND IS HAZARDOUS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V060000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY HONDA (LOCATED AT 4197 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (404) 994-4321) WHERE A FUEL TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED AND A CHANGE OF FUEL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

MY FUEL GAUGE/RANGE HAS BECOME INACCURATE. I ONLY DRIVE MY CAR MONDAY-FRIDAY, THE SAME ROUTE, SAME MILES, SAME CONDITIONS. AT THE END OF THE WEEK, I NORMALLY HAVE LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A TANK LEFT, WITH APPROX 110-120 MILE RANGE. RECENTLY, IT IS SHOWING I HAVE REMAINING RANGE OF 260, BUT IT IS STILL REQUIRING 12+ GALLONS TO FILL. MY MPG PER TRIP/OVERALL HAS NOT CHANGED. TOOK TO DEALER, THEY "CLAIM" THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING, I SUSPECT IT'S BECAUSE I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH -0- DEDUCTIBLE. THEY ALSO ASKED ME TO BRING IT IN ON A FULL TANK INSTEAD OF 1/2 TANK OR LESS WHERE I NOTICE THE PROBLEM BEGINS. I GET AN AVERAGE MPG EACH TRIP OF 32.5 MPG, I HAVE A 15 GALLON TANK, THERE IS NO WAY ON THE LAST 3 GALLONS OF GAS I WOULD GET 86.66 MPG. THAT IS WELL BEYOND MFG SPECS.

I NEEDED TO CHANGE FUEL PUMP AND MY FUEL SYSTEM CLEANED BECAUSE MY CAR WAS STALLING AND NOT RESPONDING TO ACCELERATION ON THE ROAD BUT RESPOND WHEN I DIDN'T EVEN ACCELERATE WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I DID SEE HONDA RECALLED V6 MODELS BUT THEY SHOULD RECALL V4 MODELS TOO AS IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.

RE: NHTSA RECALL ID 19V060; THIS RECALL APPEARS TO ONLY IMPACT V6 HONDA ACCORDS, HOWEVER, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO FOUR-CYLINDER AS WELL. I HAVE NOTICED MY CAR ALMOST STALL-OUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE OWNERSHIP. MY CAR HAS ABOUT 57K MILES ON IT, IT HAD 6K WHEN I PURCHASED IT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. TYPICALLY, THIS HAPPENS WHEN I'M SITTING IN A PARKED POSITION IN IDLE. BUT, IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR, START DRIVING AT A LOW-SPEED (DOWN OUR ALLEY), AND I FEEL GAPS IN THE POWER WHEN I PUSH THE GAS. IT WILL ACCELERATE AT A CERTAIN RATE, THEN STOP, EVEN THOUGH I'VE NOT LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS UNSURE WHAT THIS WAS RELATED TO (SPARK PLUGS), BUT THIS RECALL HAS MADE ME THINK IT'S ALSO RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AT LEAST FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT ONLY RELATIVELY RECENTLY (WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS OR SO).

STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE PASSENGER CABIN. NAUSEATING, TROUBLE BREATHING.

THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IT TENDS TO AT TIMES TO JUST CUT OUT ACCELERATING. WHEN THAT HAPPENS I TRY TO PRESS THE PEDAL AGAIN, NADA, MILLISECONDS PASS AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL TAKE OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. IT'S SCARY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THE TECH TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO GET USED TO THE CVT. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. IT HAPPENED ONE TIME WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP. WHILE PLACING THE CAR IN GEAR, NADA.

WHEN I STOP AND WANT TO TAKE OF FAST ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOES NOT RESPOND . I THINK THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES