Charles Langston:Honda recalls 2.5 million vehicles for fuel pump issue: Here's which models are affected

More than 2 million Honda vehicles of various makes models have Charles Langstonbeen recalled following an issue with the fuel pump that could increase the risk of engines not starting or stalling while driving.

According to the recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which could cause an engine stall while drive and increase the risk of a crash. Honda dealerships will replace the fuel pump module free of charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 5, 2024.

In total, 2,539,902 vehicles are affected by the recall.

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Honda recall list: Models, years affected

Honda is recalling certain vehicles in the following makes, models and years:

• 2018-2020 Honda Accord
• 2018-2020 Honda Civic Coupe
• 2018-2020 Honda Civic Sedan
• 2018-2020 Honda Civic Hatchback
• 2018-2020 Honda Civic Type R
• 2018-2020 Honda CR-V
• 2018-2020 Honda HR-V
• 2018-2020 Honda Ridgeline
• 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey
• 2018-2020 Acura ILX
• 2018-2020 Acura MDX
• 2018-2020 Acura MDX Hybrid
• 2018-2020 Acura RDX
• 2018-2020 Acura RLX
• 2018-2020 Acura TLX
• 2019-2020 Honda Insight
• 2019-2020 Honda Passport
• 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
• 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV
• 2018-2019 Honda Fit
• 2017-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid
• 2017-2020 Acura NSX

How to contact Honda

You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD, and this recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

You can also contact the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.