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2019 Honda Civic: gas smell in the cabin

5 of the 444 complaints about the 2019 Honda Civic describe gas smell in the cabin.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Gas smell in the cabin by model year

  • 2020
    1
  • 2019
    5
  • 2018
    17
  • 2017
    6
  • 2016
    9
  • 2013
    3
  • 2012
    3
  • 2011
    1
  • 2008
    2
  • 2006
    3
  • 2005
    3
  • 2004
    2
  • 2003
    4
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    5
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    4
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Jun 18, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

I brought my car to the dealership Honda North at 382 Newbury Street in Danvers MA on 6/5/25 to repair the federal safety agency Recall number 23V‑858. The vehicle was returned to me on 6/7/25 at which time I was told the interior would have a strong fuel smell for 1-2 days, but that would disappear. After 4 days, the fuel smell worsened and the "Check Engine" light had come on. On 6/11/25 I returned the vehicle to Honda North. When I picked up the vehicle several days later, the fuel odor was minimal, and the check engine light was off. Today [XXX], the check engine light is back on. I plan to call Honda North to schedule what will be my 3rd visit to Honda North for this safety recall repair, which clearly is not being repaired properly, and putting me in further danger of crash or injury. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 13, 2024 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while accelerating. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the diagnostic test would not be paid for unless it was proven that the failure was related to the fuel pump. The contact was informed that based on the failure mentioned in the recall, the symptoms experienced had not been qualified to be prioritized. The contact believed that vehicle should be prioritized for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 93,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Engine · MD

Gasoline mixes with the engine oil and causes the vehicle to stop / slow down to 8 mph while moving on highway. Oil smells like gasoline.

Filed Dec 15, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

My vehicle had an open recall for its fuel pump back in 2021 but I wasn’t having an issue at the time of the recall as of 6 months ago my car won’t turn on and the fuel smell that is in and thru out my car is so bad that. I cannot drive it , it has shut off on me while driving , I took it to a dealership in Fresno ca only to be told there are no open recalls , I clearly told them it was back in 2021 that I received a letter telling me of this but cannot locate the letter I did my research and my year make and model car has the recall but it’s out dated what do I do ,

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Fuel system · TX

Hello, I refueled my vehicle on 07/11/2023 after a completed service request at First Texas Honda on 06/30/2023. The vehicle now smells like gas or fuel. The smell is overpowering and makes me dizzy when I drive and gives me a headache. The VIN: [XXX] has previously been associated with a recall on the fuel pump. The additional repairs that were completed included: The infotainment system: The car infotainment system has also shutoff while driving. The dealership could not re-create the issue or concern. Air conditioner: There was also an issue with the driver side of the vehicle' air conditioner. The air conditioner wasn't working. Thank you for your efforts to maintain the safety of my vehicle. Warm Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported December 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall numbers 21V‑215 and 20V‑314.

Recall number 23V858000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported March 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V‑314.

Recall number 21V215000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported May 28, 2020 · 135,995 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138.

Recall number 20V314000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2019 Honda Civic fuel smell

Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2019 Honda Civic?

5 of 444 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Civic (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2018.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Honda Civic?

There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2019 Honda Civic

Fuel pump 46Stalling 40Jerking 31Loss of power 14Lane assist 13Adaptive cruise 11Check engine light 11Collision warning 10Engine failure 8Fuel gauge 8Hesitation 8Power steering loss 8Warning lights 7Won't start 7ABS 6Steering noise 6Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Phantom braking 5

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