Honda Recalls Nearly 7.2 Lakh Units in US Over Defective Fuel Pump: Accord, Civic, and More Affected

Honda has issued a voluntary recall of around 7.2 lakh vehicles in the US, including the Accord and Civic (manufactured between 2023 and 2025), owing to a faulty high-pressure fuel pump. According to the manufacturer, the fuel pump may develop internal cracks due to a malfunctioning high-pressure fuel pump core. These cracks can propagate during vehicle operation, increasing the risk of fire, collision, or injury and the possibility of fuel leaks and odours when driving or idling. Notably, the company has not yet received any verified complaints of crashes or injuries associated with this issue as of the recall announcement. 

Honda states that registered owners of all affected cars will be contacted through the mail in December, and requested to bring their vehicle in for a free check at an authorised dealer. If the damage is found, the dealer will replace the high-pressure fuel pump at no cost.

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Other Recent Recalls

It's important to note that Honda recalled nearly 2 million cars in North America last week due to a steering problem. Of this, the US accounted for 1.7 million cars, followed by Canada with 2,40,000 and Mexico with 58,000. The recall affected several vehicles, including the Civic and Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Acura Integra, and Integra Type S. All produced between 2022 and 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an inquiry into the incident in March of last year, which was later upgraded in November. 

Regarding the problem, the faulty steering gearbox assembly could create excessive internal friction, resulting in steering difficulties or odd noises. Honda states dealers will replace the problematic gear spring with an upgraded part and apply lubrication as needed to resolve the steering issue. Honda intends to contact owners regarding the issue by mid-November. 

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In terms of complaints, drivers reported "sticky steering" issues that happened primarily at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time. The majority of reports indicated that the problem occurred when the vehicle's mileage was low. According to Honda, the problem arises from an inadequately manufactured element that swells when exposed to external heat and moisture, an extremely high set spring, which raises the sliding force between the parts.