2019 Honda CR-V: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 3, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

Since Oct1st night, my car smells of Gasoline inside and out side the car. It just started late evening. And takes time to start?

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor present. There was no warning light illuminated. The odor was also present while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and the odor spread throughout the home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated after the dealer refueled the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2026 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · MN

The vehicle began experiencing repeated engine misfires, hesitation, and loss of power during normal driving. The issue was diagnosed as failing fuel injectors, which is a known issue on this generation of Honda CR-V. The failure causes sudden hesitation and reduced engine power, particularly during acceleration and at intersections, creating a safety hazard in traffic. In some instances there was a strong fuel odor, raising concern for a potential fuel leak and fire risk. The injectors failed well before normal service life and required replacement. Honda has not issued a recall for many affected vehicles despite widespread reports of similar failures across multiple model years. This defect presents a safety risk due to possible engine stalling, loss of power, and potential fuel leakage.

Filed Jan 5, 2026 · Fuel system · MI

Shortly after parking car in garage and with garage door left open for ~ five minutes before closing, a strong fuel smell filled garage [where there are no other fuel sources]. Thoroughly inspected floor, on hands and knees, under car and there was no liquid on the floor. Toxic fuel smell unsafe for humans. Dealer could not duplicate issue yet said fuel mix ratio was out of specification yet just short of the tolerance to illuminate Engine Service Light. No other inspections have been made. Many online forums show 2019 CR-V owners with same symptoms and that Honda is investigating.

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Fuel system · IL

Dealer inspected my 2019 Honda CR-V on 12/18/2025 and informed me that 3 of my 4 fuel injectors need to be replaced. When the problem occurred, my safety was at risk, and others could have been put at risk because the vehicle stalled and smoke came out, indicating something was burning. I visited the dealer for this problem because they replaced the defective/recalled fuel pump in January 2025. The smell of gas, stalling, and smoke indicated fuel problems associated with the original fuel pump recall. No warning lamps or messages or any other symptoms of the issue before the failure. This came out of nowhere. I had the vehicle serviced by the same dealer for an oil change during the Thanksgiving week, and the dealer did not report any issues to me. Shockingly, my vehicle is not on the recall list, since this is obviously a HONDA DEFECT and nothing I did. The car has low mileage, only 26,000 miles, and fuel injectors failing with this low mileage is unheard of. Shame on HONDA for not fixing this for free and sticking their customers with a high repair bill since the car is out of the original warranty period, and an extended warranty was not put in place by HONDA for this VIN. I contacted the HONDA corporate office to open a reimbursement case, but they said it could take months for a decision because there are so many consumer complaints. Please open an investigation into the failing fuel injectors to make HONDA responsible for their defective cars.

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and performed an inspection of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the hood was opened, and the contact noticed fuel spilling out of a detached fuel feed hose. The contact stated that it was a frightening feeling, and that the failure could have caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The contact patched and replaced the hose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the fuel feed hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

I was driving slowly yesterday in a parking lot area and the electrical system on my 2019 CRV Touring sent messages that the brakes, power steering, and engine were shutting down. I lost some power steering capabilities and the brakes were not working normally, but were partially working. I called the dealer who was nearby and they said if I could drive it, to try to get to the dealership. I was less than a mile away, so I was able to drive it very slowly without complete power steering. I was told that all of the electrical signals and shut-downs were due to a fuel injector defect and that I would need all fuel injectors replaced. I have had my Honda regularly serviced without missing any needed service appointments. Prior to the electrical system shut-down yesterday, my Honda was on a recall list for a new fuel pump, which was incorrectly installed, had to be reinstalled a second time, only to find out from Honda that they had made an error and should not have sent me a letter that my Honda was under a recall for a defective fuel pump. The electrical issues began to surface soon after the second fuel pump install (the reinstall due to incorrect install the first time). It also needs to be noted that my car cabin smelled of gas for several days after the fuel pump installs, and if I fill up my gas tank to full, the cabin of my car has a gas smell. My battery immediately died shortly after the second fuel pump install and it was only approximately 2 years old. The screen where my indicators are will frequently shut down for no reason from time to time, but then will come back on. Yesterday was the first time that all systems sent warnings that everything was going to shut down, and the steering and brake systems were compromised. My family and I have concerns regarding the safety of this vehicle at this time.

Filed May 4, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

Engine stall when start up. lossing power while driving and making loud noise. All warning lights randomly flashing. Gas smell from tailpine.

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · Engine · OH

Couldn't hardly BREATHE AS SEVERE FUMES COMING FROM THE CAR VENTS. AND OIL SMELLS LIKE GAS . I had been smelling it off and on but thought it was coming from cars around me! This smell has been going on a few days. But car was parked all day, moved it a couple of feet and the fumes about made me throw up and couldn't breath. Call Honda they said it was drill under warranty and it would get fixed.

Filed May 26, 2022 · Engine · MI

2019 Honda crv EXL certified used purchased on may 12 - 2022 I checked the oil it was ok but took oil cap off strong smell of gas oil dilution like the recall for 17and 18crv this is the same engine in it no recall dealer said keep eye on oil if goes up bring it in has like 16590 miles on it they said t changed oil should have noticed it how can you certify it. Lemon

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 2,800 miles · FL

Strong gas smell in cabin and outside,near front of car when we stopped car. Took to port charlotte honda. They said rodent ate throgh gas line. I have the part that they removed,it was not through it. I saw some simialar problems on line with this exact car they charged 615.44 for nothing.I am 68y/o I need

Filed May 2, 2020 · Engine · 9,462 miles · WI

Gasoline is getting into the oil. Just as it has been reported in the 2017 and 18 models, 1.5 liter turbo charged engine. I have heard that the 2020 model has the gasoline oil dilution problem also. This issue was identified on the first oil change. We were asking by the dealer to get the oil level checked every 1000 miles, we just had that happen and the oil level was recorded as slightly high. It smells of gasoline. The dealer told us honda is working on a solution. In the meantime our engine is making metal and it's life is getting shorter and shorter. Lack of lubrication. Purchased cr-v new 9/4/19, last oil level check was 4/30/20.