2016 Honda CR-V: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 29, 2025 · Fuel system · 101,500 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated, and the transmission occasionally slipped into neutral while attempting to accelerate uphill. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also became aware of a grinding sound while depressing the accelerator pedal, with a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,500.

Filed Dec 5, 2024 · AL

Gas smell inside cabin.

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Fuel system · NC

I first detected a smell of gasoline at the rear of the vehicle. Appox. one week later, I began to smell gasoline inside the vehicle. I've taken the car to the Honda dealership and I'm awaiting the repair. The dealer service adviser said the problem was found to be one or more failed seals in the fuel line. I was advised by the dealer not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. I looked for Service Bulletins for this vehicle, and I found several related to "the smell of gasoline" around the fuel tank. The vehicle is still at the dealership for repair.

Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Engine · 49,100 miles · VA

The cabin is filling with engine/fuel fumes. I purchased 11/2016 and began having debilitating headaches, nausea and chest pains off and on in 06/2017. I have incurred a lot of expense going to neurologists, cardiologists, opthamologists to try and diagnose the source of the problems. I was finally told it was migraines. I have never believed this, and think they just settled on that because all of the mri's and ct scans came up clean or inconclusive. And they couldn't come up with anything else. 2 days ago on my way to work I was overcome by a wierd smell and suddenly felt very ill. I made it to work and started looking for any other reports of problems. Its been years of misery that had a sudden onset and drastically affected my quality of life. I can't fly or go for a long care ride because of the headaches.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · 60,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was an abnormal chemical odor coming from the vehicle with a visible unknown fluid leak. The contact took the vehicle to autonation honda at bel air mall (1175 east interstate 65 service rd s., mobile, al 36606, (251) 202-2023) however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ## 2016 honda cr-v. ## *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was parked in the garage. The gasoline odor emitted through, causing the family to become sick. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle.

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

Performed normal and regular maintenance, oil use light is at 30 percent, 120k miles, when coming to a hard stop check oil light comes on. Checked oil level, low, smell of fuel on dip stick.

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Engine · 83,500 miles · OR

I own a 2016 honda cr v with the 2.4l earth dreams engine.. I took a long trip and do some city driving however checked the oil level after about 500 miles of mixed ciry and highway and the oil level was way over the full mark and smells like gasoline. The car has 83,500 miles on it and this is quite concerning to me...

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

Smell of fuel in cabin and stalling when in reverse

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 100 miles · OH

When crv is stationary and idles, the cabin fills with gasoline smell and is nauseating and gives my wife headaches. It has been an issue since we bought new in december 2016 and the honda dealer said they would look into it and nothing has been done to fix the problem. We have young kids and are concerned for there health and safety. From reading on-line this issue seams to be a common problem with the crv. Can you guys and gals help? Thanks

Filed Oct 20, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · VT

I am concerned about the smell of gasoline in the engine's oil. When checking the oil level, the smell is strong. I am concerned about fire safety and engine wear.

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cr-v. On three separate occasions, while driving, the contact was informed that fuel was pouring out underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to joe morgan honda (located at 176 n garver rd, monroe, oh 45050, (513) 360-2700) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired twice within the past thirty days. The contact stated that the failure was due to part of the fuel line being constructed with soy bean oil. The contact stated that the dealer placed a rodent sleeve on a six inch section of the fuel line. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Engine · 2,700 miles · FL

I have returned to the dealer twice because I have seen an increase in my oil level and a gasoline smell on the dipstick. Twice the dealer changed my oil and filter--at no charge--but no fix. There may be significant safety issues if the diluted oil fails to perform properly and the engine seizes.