Honda Pilot fuel leak problems

Filed Jun 26, 2026 · Fuel system · AL

Fuel started to pour from under the vehicle above the gas tank. The seal on the fuel pump was causing this when the vehicle was turned on. The fuel pump was on recall for this failure and the vehicle was towed to the Honda AutoNation Dealership in Mobile, AL. While there the franchise dealership executed Safety Recall 21-034 on my 2019 Honda Pilot; the fuel pump. The technician then sent us a video saying the fuel pump did not fix the problem as a rodent had chewed through the fuel line near the fuel pump above the gas tank. He did not show an image of this damage nor produce evidence of rodents. During the repair, the technician mechanically damaged the high-pressure fuel line. The line subsequently continues to leak gas under pressure, creating an immediate engine fire hazard. The dealer then falsified paperwork blaming rodents to escape liability. This is evident by the crescent shaped slice through the fuel line. I have video proof showing the difference in fuel leaks from the pump and then from the sliced fuel line.

Filed May 12, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · ME

Vehicle: 2026 Honda Pilot – Mileage 20,847 Issue: Engine Failure, oil leaks, wheel alignment, air conditioning, major gas leaks from the engine, safety electronics alerts on front dash display are saying the vehicle is not safe to drive. History of issues: 03-11-2026: Car broke down while driving in [XXX] . 03-12-2026: Received call from Ira Honda service and was told they needed to replace the engine. 04-04-2026: I was told the vehicle was ready to be picked up. I started driving home and found the vehicle was all over the road. I returned to Ira Honda and once again was given a loaner. Also, the engine was leaking oil. 04-09-2026: Ira Honda called and said one of the engine gaskets was defective and they needed to replace it. They said that now the alignment was back in spec. I was told that the 3 yr engine warranty begins anew. When I got home I looked more closely at the alignment document and saw that the alignment was still slightly out of spec. I called and was told that it was the best they could do. 04-10-2026: air conditioning not working and asked for them to fix the alignment. 04-13-2026: I again brought the vehicle in for service. But was told there were no loaners available. I arrived at 9:30am and at 1:00pm. The A/C was fixed and determined the frame was not set correctly when they replaced the engine. This was the reason the alignment was off by so much. So the alignment was fixed. 04-14-2026: Leaking oil. So again, I had to return to Ira Honda. No loaner was available. 04-18-2024: Saturday morning and we smelled gas in the garage. Started the car and it took about a minute to start. Asked if it was safe to drive, Ira service said yes. 04-20-2026: Started the vehicle up and same issue occurred. However, this time gas was leaking out. It leaked in our garage, on our driveway and all over the street. Again fixed. 04-29-2026: Car again failed to start. During startup the car leaked a large amount of gas. It is still at the dealership. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Filed Nov 2, 2024 · Fuel system · AZ

Vehicle has strong fuel smell after driving. And took to mechanic and fuel is leaking out

Filed Oct 14, 2024 · Fuel system · AZ

My Honda was leaking gas, I normally park in my garage and the whole house smelled gas very dangerous being I have kids living in the house.. I had it repaired cost me $1500. This is very dangerous

Filed Jun 17, 2024 · Fuel system · AZ

When my car parked garage, I was starting to smell gas thru out house, I don’t have anything gas house all electric, started get light headed with headache never had it before, my son was also complaint of headaches. So I took it to Right Honda dealership they said fuel pump leaking gas very dangerous. Now they want me pay $1250 . Health hazard Carbon Monoxide very dangerous deadly. Needs to be investigated asap…

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 108,185 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda pilot. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated at start-up. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he discovered that there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The mechanic then replaced the vapor canister vent valve as well as the gas cap and the purge valve. Despite the repairs, the failure persisted. The mechanic linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v063000 (fuel system, gasoline) and referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The contact called betten baker honda (2501 henry st, muskegon, mi 49441) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information as the dealer. The contact was offered no further assistance from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,185.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 260,000 miles · GA

Gas leaked from the top side of fuel tank under the driver side of vehicle. It has done this two times now while being filled up at two separate gas stations. Both of which were smooth flat surfaces. It does not overflow from the nozzle insert where you pump gas at. It comes from somewhere on the top side of tank and leaks until the gas goes below the spot from which it leaks.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 15,624 miles · VA

Vehicle fuel pipe ruptured during start-up on two occasions, leading to fuel leaks in engine compartment and above fuel tank while driving away from parked position. Ruptures were attributed to rodents damaging plastic fuel pipe sections. Failure #1: 7,232 miles, plastic pipe elbow high up in engine compartment. Failure #2: 15,624 miles, plastic tube above fuel tank. Honda wrapped replacement parts with rodent pepper tape but does not offer a guaranteed solution to this vulnerability. The fuel pipe leading from the fuel tank to engine appears to be mostly aluminum with plastic connectors at the ends.the fuel tank under the middle of the car and fuel hose bracket in the engine compartment both provide perching places for mice.mice nibble on the nearby plastic fuel pipes and the pipes suddenly rupture when the fuel system is pressurized fuel spills in the engine compartment and above the exhaust system onto the ground until the engine is stopped. Damaged etfe plastic fuel tube manufactured by sanoh for honda is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Fuel system · TX

My wife was driving her car, and started smelling gas in the cab or the car. You could smell it both in and out of the car. Took it to the mechanic and a fuel line was chewed through, leaking gas into the engine compartment. The part is underneath the manifold, so it will have to be pulled to replace the part. It will be around $800 to fix. This is the second time we have had rodent damage. We never had a problem with our older honda vehicles.

Filed Dec 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · TX

28000 mi estimate. Complaint report justification- research indicates honda is recalling vehicles for fuel system errors including potential fires. Vehicle: honda pilot 2012 "check fuel cap" indicator light has been reported previously to dealership. Dealership: first texas honda, 3400 steck, austin, tx, I reported the "check fuel cap" indicator light during prior service appointments for standard services such as tire rotate, oil chng etc. Dealership service department attending staff recommended that I get a new fuel cap. 12-8-2012 - I took vehicle to dealership for new fuel cap. Head service manager recommended audit of fuel system saying that the "check fuel cap" indicator does not pertain just to the cap but to the entire fuel system. Appointment scheduled for 12-14-2012. 12-14-2012 - vehicle taken to dealership. 12-15-2012 - received a call that the gas cap was not on properly and cap tether was wrapped around cap. I disputed leaving the cap in loose condition and stated that it had to have been left loose by a technician. 12-15-2012 - picked up vehicle. Invoice odometer in: 31646. Service invoice c51253 written up as: (1) concern 51 customer states loose fuel cap light comes on and goes off. Per check for fuel leaking. (2) cause gas cap loose, replaced gas cap per jeff smith. (3) correction - performed eval function text, vehicle is operating properly. (4) comment - 67d per jeff s __/ richard tr__see hard copy 12-15-12 part no hon 17670-tr0-a11. Questions see richard tr__. Complaint justification result: picked up vehicle after 5:00 pm prior to dealership 6:00 pm closing. Returned home. Odometer in: 31677. "check fuel cap" indicator light was on at 31677. Due to heavy traffic, I do not know mileage when indicator came on. 12-16-2012 - 10:15 am cold started vehicle at odometer in: 31677. "check fuel cap" indicator light came on immediately.