2020 Honda Pilot fuel system problems
54 of the 489 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Pilot name the fuel system (NHTSA’s “Fuel/Propulsion System” heading — fuel tanks, lines, pumps and injection — and on an EV, the propulsion battery and motors). Filed under the same heading: 1 recall. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.
What owners filed about the fuel system
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 of the 54 reports a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2021: 2 · 2022: 4 · 2023: 3 · 2024: 28 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 8
Half of the 17 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the fuel system problem between 36,000 and 76,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
489 complaints in all about the 2020 Honda Pilot, 8 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Fuel/Propulsion System” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.
Across model years: Honda Pilot fuel system problems, every year on file →
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the fuel system. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
I received a letter advising there is a recall on my 2020 Honda pilot for the fuel pump. Based off the information it can be dangerous if not fixed. Called the dealership and they stated would not get part in until winter of 2024. But would fix it if there was an issue.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, the instrument panel and radio flashed then the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken to the residence.
We received a recall notification in December 2023 for fuel the pump on this vehicle. Now we’re being told that a replacement may not be available until fall which means it could be a year since the notice until the repair.
I had no prior warning that anything was wrong with my Pilot. I tried to start my vehicle and it would not stay running. We first replaced the battery and it still wouldn't run. We had the vehicle towed to the repair shop. We were told the fuel pump was bad and we had it replaced. Vehicle runs perfectly now.
We received written notice from Honda of NHTSA Recall Number 23V-858 of the Safety Recall for fuel pump failure and possible stalling and loss of power. The notice states that there is an increased risk of crash or injury, but they say they will be unable to perform repairs until the fall of 2024.
What is on file about the fuel system
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall filed under this heading
- 23V858000 HighDec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- 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.
Trouble codes named on this system
P2422 P0087 P0441 P0430 P219B P0302
Codes a bulletin or an owner’s complaint about the 2020 Honda Pilot names on this model year; a code with a record of its own links it.
Other systems with a record on the 2020 Honda Pilot
Source: the same files- electrical problems 214 complaints
- engine problems 104 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre fuel system problems common on the 2020 Honda Pilot?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 54 owner complaints naming the fuel system on this model year (11% of everything owners filed about it), and 1 recall is filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.
Is there a recall for the fuel system on the 2020 Honda Pilot?
Yes — one campaign is filed under this heading: 23V858000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do fuel system problems show up on the 2020 Honda Pilot?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 54,000 miles; half of them between 36,000 and 76,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Fuel/Propulsion System" heading cover?
Fuel tanks, lines, pumps and injection — and on an EV, the propulsion battery and motors. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.