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Honda CR-V Fuel Gauge May Read Inaccurately

NHTSA campaign 22V380000 · Reported May 26, 2022 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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An inaccurate fuel gauge can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V380000
Reported to NHTSA	May 26, 2022
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In some Honda CR-V vehicles, a clip that holds a part inside the fuel tank wasn't secured properly and may come loose. This can cause the fuel gauge to show an inaccurate reading of how much fuel is left in the tank.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V380000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Honda CR-V

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Fuel System Recalls Address Leaks, Pump Failures and Stalling · all 15 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Safety risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RCB.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.