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2018–2019 Honda Civic: Engine stalls or won't start (fuel pump recall)

Likely causes, ranked

  1. Failing low-pressure fuel pump$0–$0Shop

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Symptom: Rough running, a no-start, or the engine stalling while driving.

Likely causes

  1. Failing low-pressure fuel pump. Honda replaces the in-tank pump assembly.

DIY or shop?

Dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Useful steps

  1. Check your VIN for all three recalls.
  2. If the engine stalls, have it towed to a dealer.

Vehicle focus: 2018–2019 Honda Civic.

Safety / mechanic note

A stall at speed is a crash risk. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.

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Recalls & service bulletins

Recalls

  • 20V314000 2020-05-28 2018–2019 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R, among other Honda and Acura models: the low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly. Details
  • 21V215000 2021-03-25 Expansion of 20V314 that adds 2019 Civic Coupe, Sedan, Si and Hatchback and other models. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly. Details
  • 23V858000 2023-12-18 Later Honda fuel pump recall covering certain 2013–2023 models, including Civic Coupe, Sedan, Hatchback and Type R. The in-tank pump may fail. Details

NHTSA complaints: 188 keyword-matched complaints (of 1,025 unique complaints filed under NHTSA model names CIVIC, CIVIC HATCH, CIVIC HATCH TYPE-R, CIVIC SI, CIVIC TYPE R, 2018–2019; NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).

Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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