Start the car! … or don’t.
In a proactive move prioritizing customer safety, Honda Canada has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 297,836 vehicles across the country.
The recall aims to address a specific issue related to the fuel pumps in various 2017-2020 Acura and Honda models.
The primary concern centers around the improper molding of the fuel pump impeller, resulting in impellers with lower than required density.
Over time, this manufacturing flaw can lead to the deformation of the impeller, causing interference with the fuel pump body.
Honda says such interference renders the fuel pump inoperative, potentially impacting the engine’s functionality. Should the fuel pump module become inoperative, affected vehicles may encounter difficulties starting or could unexpectedly stall while in motion, heightening the risk of accidents or injuries.
Despite this flaw, Honda Canada reassures owners that there have been no reported crashes or injuries linked to this specific issue. However, in an abundance of caution, the company is initiating this recall to ensure the safety and reliability of the affected vehicles.
Canadian owners of the impacted vehicles will be formally notified about this safety recall via mail starting in February 2024.
Alternatively, owners can personally verify if their vehicles fall within the recall by visiting the dedicated recall pages on the Acura and Honda websites or by contacting Honda’s customer service at 1-888-946-6329.
The list of models subject to this recall spans various Acura and Honda vehicles:
Acura Models:
2018-2020 ILX
2018-2020 MDX
2018-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid
2017-2020 NSX
2018-2020 RDX
2018-2020 RLX
2018-2020 TLX
Honda Models:
2018-2020 Accord
2017-2020 Accord Hybrid
2018-2020 Civic
2018-2020 Civic Type R
2018-2019 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
2018-2020 CR-V
2018-2019 Fit
2018-2020 HR-V
2019-2020 Insight
2018-2020 Odyssey
2019-2020 Passport
2018-2020 Ridgeline
Honda Canada will replace the fuel pumps in the affected vehicles at no cost to the owners.
