P0087 on Honda

The 10th generation Accord (2018-2021) is affected by the largest Honda fuel pump recall in history, covering over 5.7 million vehicles. Denso fuel pump impellers were manufactured with improperly molded low-density material. The impellers deform over time under fuel exposure, expanding and interfering with the pump housing, causing the pump to slow or stop entirely. Symptoms appear gradually as difficulty starting, rough idle, and stalling, progressing to complete no-start. Engine stall at highway speeds presents a serious crash risk. Honda expanded the recall multiple times (20V-374, 20V-714, 23V-111) as the scope widened.

The seventh-generation City (GN, Brazil 2022+) with the direct-injection 1.5 i-VTEC suffers a documented high-pressure fuel pump defect. Owners report sudden loss of power during acceleration, hesitation when overtaking, an 'emission system problem' warning on the dash, and even the engine stalling at highway speed. Honda Brazil acknowledged the fault in technical tips 010/22 (issued 18 July 2022, referencing DTC P0087 — fuel rail pressure too low) and 004/23, attributing it to the high-pressure pump feeding the direct-injection system. The issue was covered by Quatro Rodas' consumer-defense column (Autodefesa), AUTOO and Auto+TV, with multiple owners reporting repeat failures after dealer visits; out-of-warranty quotes approaching R$ 9,000-10,000 (including spark plugs, injectors, and in some cases catalytic converter) have been documented. Complaints concentrate in 2022-2023 builds and reportedly decreased after the 2024 refresh.

Certain Civics use a Denso in-tank fuel-pump module whose impeller was molded from improper-density resin. The impeller absorbs fuel, swells and deforms, then binds against the pump housing and stops spinning. Result: the fuel pump fails without warning and the engine stalls or won't start — a stall at speed risks loss of power steering/brakes and a crash. This is the low-density-impeller Denso recall (NHTSA 23V-858, part of Honda's multi-million-unit Denso pump campaign), separate from the high-pressure-fuel-pump crack/fire recall. Honda dealers inspect and replace the defective pump module free.

The 5th generation CR-V (2018-2022) is included in Honda's largest fuel pump recall affecting over 5.7 million vehicles. Denso-manufactured fuel pump impellers were made with improperly molded low-density material that swells and deforms under fuel exposure, interfering with the pump housing and causing the pump to slow or fail. Engine stalling at highway speeds has caused collisions. This is the same recall affecting the 2018-2022 Accord, Passport, Pilot, and other Honda models. Honda expanded the recall multiple times as the scope widened to cover additional production dates.

Fuel pump can fail prematurely across all generations, particularly in colder climates or with contaminated fuel. Difficulty starting, engine hesitation, loss of power, or no-start condition. Carter fuel pumps ($80-140) are consistently praised on FitFreak as best value - well-regarded aftermarket option. Airtex ($90-150) and Walbro ($120-160) are good quality alternatives. Replace fuel filter and use fuel system cleaner regularly for preventive maintenance.

The low-pressure in-tank fuel pump (Denso-supplied) was built with out-of-specification impellers that absorb fuel, swell, and deform over time. A deformed impeller can bind and seize the pump, cutting off fuel delivery. The engine can crank but fail to start, or stall without warning while driving, which is a crash hazard. The defect is part of the massive Honda/Acura fuel-pump recall campaign (originally ~136,000 vehicles, later expanded to ~2.5 million across the brand), with 2018-2020 HR-V 2WD among the affected populations.

The 2019-2022 Honda Insight (third generation) has been recalled for fuel pump failures. The fuel pump impeller was improperly molded (low density), causing it to deform over time and interfere with the fuel pump body, rendering it inoperative. Symptoms include engine stalling while driving (especially highway speeds), rough idle, difficulty starting, and complete loss of power. Honda issued recall covering many 2019-2021 models. Free repair at Honda dealers - fuel pump module replacement.

Defective fuel pumps manufactured by Denso with improperly molded low-density impellers. Over time, impeller deforms and interferes with fuel pump body, rendering pump completely inoperative. Fuel pump can suddenly fail while driving, causing engine to stall without warning and preventing restart, significantly increasing crash risk.

The 2019-2020 Honda Passport has been recalled multiple times for fuel pump failures. The fuel pump impeller was improperly molded (low density), causing it to deform over time and interfere with the fuel pump body, rendering it inoperative. Symptoms include engine stalling while driving (especially highway speeds), rough idle, difficulty starting, and complete loss of power. Honda issued recall 21V-215 in March 2021 (production dates Nov 2018-Jul 2019) and expanded it again with recall 23V-858 in December 2023 (through Oct 2019). Free repair at Honda dealers.

Honda recalled 2,539,902 vehicles including 2017-2020 Pilot for fuel pump impeller defects. Improperly molded low-density impellers deform over time and interfere with fuel pump body, rendering pump inoperative. Causes difficulty starting, engine stalling while driving, or complete no-start. NHTSA campaign 23V-858. Parts availability issues delayed repairs until Fall 2024.

NHTSA recall 23V-858 affects 2.5+ million Honda and Acura vehicles including 2017-2020 Ridgelines. The Denso-branded fuel pump impeller was improperly molded with low-density material that deforms over time and interferes with the fuel pump body. Pump becomes inoperative, causing difficulty starting, engine stalling while driving (safety hazard), or complete no-start. This is an expansion of earlier recalls 20V-314 and 21V-215. Remedy parts were delayed causing extended wait times until Fall 2024.