Honda NSX Recall R/2018/251: Crossover Inlet Pipe Connecting Left And Right Fuel Tanks Insufficienly Welded, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 110
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6TK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled NSX vehicles built between 2 August 2016 and 21 February 2018. The crossover inlet pipe connecting the left and right fuel tanks was insufficiently welded. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles require replacement of the left and right fuel tanks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crossover inlet pipe connecting the left and right fuel tanks was insufficiently welded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CROSSOVER INLET PIPE CONNECTING LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL TANKS INSUFFICIENLY WELDED Defect: The crossover inlet pipe connecting the left and right fuel tanks was insufficiently welded. Remedy: Affected vehicles require replacement of the left and right fuel tanks.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: crossover inlet pipe connecting left and right fuel tanks insufficienly welded.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles require replacement of the left and right fuel tanks.
Are You Affected?
NSX built between 2 August 2016 and 21 February 2018 may be included. Honda estimates 110 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code HUK6TK or the DVSA reference R/2018/251. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Jazz and 1 moreVehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars | Urgent | R/2020/186 | |
| NSXPrinted circuit board screws secured to high mount stop lamp housing may shift and contact the pcb circuitry | Book soon | R/2018/252 | |
| Civic E:ehev, Civic E:hev, CR-V E:hev, CR-Vp and 1 more23-25M high pressure fuel pump solenoid component part breakage: 6YP | Urgent | R/2024/476 | |
| CR-VDiesel fuel may leak from fuel pump | Urgent | R/2011/008 | |
| CR-VFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2010/020 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2018/225 on 2 Oct 2018, for during assembly the cabin harness clip was broken resulting in the harness not being…. The one launched after it was R/2018/252 on 16 Nov 2018, for printed circuit board screws secured to high mount stop lamp housing may shift and contact…. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/251, launched 16 November 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.