2018 Honda CRV has oil diluted by gas and causes the crankcase oil to be overfilled. Also smell of raw gas in cabin. Dealer has no fix. I got them to do the software upgrade but no change. Purchased the car new in April 2018 and immediately had the above mention problems. Had the oil changed and no improvement. Very concerned about the longevity of the engine and safety to car with that much gas in the oil

- Birmingham, AL, USA

2018 Honda CRV exl. Consumer writes with concerns to a oil dilution problem with newly purchased vehicle.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Noticed a strong odor of gas on the oil dipstick along with a strong odor of gas in the cabin area. The smell is so strong that it causes the occupants to become sick. The smell is normally when its sitting, idling or when you first start it when the engine is cold.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that fuel was leaking into the oil and the check engine indicator kept randomly illuminating. Bosak Honda Michigan city (710 hwy 20, Michigan city, in 46360, 1-219-874-4293) was notified and stated that the manufacturer sent notification of campaign number: 1245A2 for a product and software update. The dealer serviced the manufacturer campaign, which was not a manufacturer recall, but the remedy failed to provide a permanent repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The manufacturer had not issued any fuel system or engine recalls. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 11,800.

- Laporte, IN, USA

Just purchased a 2018 Honda touring CRV with 300 miles that I purchase and there's only three days old the vehicle has problems accelerating and has loud knocking noises from the engine. My oil looks to be over filled and I am smelling gasoline I believe on the oil cap. The noise has gotten more louder over the past few days that I have been driving my vehicle. My main concern is the feeling of loss power when I am driving.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

This car has suffered from oil dilution with gasoline since it was purchased in August 2018. I have taken it to the dealer who changed the oil at my expense and claimed that increasing oil in the crankcase is normal and should be expected. The oil level increases about 1 quart for every 2000 miles driven and the oil smells like gasoline. This problem happens at all ambient temperatures, and regardless of whether the vehicle is traveling in short trips or extended highway drives.

- Millersville, MD, USA

While driving the vehicle the odor of gasoline is present inside the vehicle from time to time. Upon checking the oil level there is gasoline in the oil. It is dark milky looking that smells of gasoline, and after touching it with your finger clearly your finger smells of gasoline as well.

- Northridge, CA, USA

Gasoline fumes are in the cabin while driving. Oil level when measured on the dipstick is overfilled and smells like gasoline. The cabin takes a very long time to heat up on a cold day.

- Woodmere, NY, USA

This car was purchased new in July 2018. After about 2 months of ownership, it was observed that the oil level was significantly above the "full" mark on the dipstick. Checked on-line and learned that many other owners had made the same observation, noting a strong odor of gasoline in the oil on the dipstick. Dealer acknowledged that 1.5 liter turbo engines are having this problem with increasing frequency. Dealer changed oil and filter at no charge. Problem persisted, with 3 more oil changes at no cost over next 4 months due to gasoline dilution of oil and consequent overfill of crankcase as read on the dipstick. Honda dealership carried out a Honda product update on this vehicle referenced as "1245A2 product update campaign" that involved a software update in which the PCM and tcm were programmed and the A/C control unit was replaced. Oil levels seemed normal for about two months, but once again were well over the full mark and had a strong gasoline odor on February 11, 2019. Took car to dealership to have problem checked and was informed that Honda now states that this condition is "normal" for this vehicle and that oil changes for overfilled oil condition will no longer be done at no charge. I scheduled an oil change and will have this done in one week. Car has 12,000 miles on the odometer. This seems to be a widespread problem with 2017 and 2018 Honda CRV's with the 1.5 liter turbo engine. Honda needs to solve this problem or offer a refund on the vehicle. The potential for early engine wear and failure seems obvious due to gasoline diluted oil. Also, there is sometimes a gasoline odor in or near the vehicle.

- Duluth, MN, USA

Purchased vehicle Nov 9, 2018. From 50-450 miles, had very poor avg mpg (avg 12-16 mpg combined). On Jan 1, with under 450 miles on car, and within the first 1.5 miles of driving (driving on a slight incline), computer mpg indicator became erratic/blinking for about 2-3 minutes (indicated from 2 - 80 mpg and occasionally appeared as -------) then returned to higher than usual number. Jan 2, started car, very strong smell of raw gas inside cabin (had to open windows) for about 3-4 minutes - reported to/made appt with dealer. Jan 3, brought to dealer for appt, told no odor currently detected by service manager in cabin, nothing they could do and did not take car or provide repair order number. At 594, (Feb 5) returned to dealer with strong smell of raw gas in oil (on dipstick and over engine with hood up). Oil on dipstick appeared runny. Dealer confirmed gas in oil, american Honda instructed dealer this is not a problem and not to change oil. Dealer changed oil as a courtesy to me. I am deeply concerned about the safety of this raw gas odor (if involved in minor accident, will vehicle explode) and deeply concerned about the ongoing damage to engine, powertrain etc. Raw gas in cabin (even if sporadic) and oil is not normal. American Honda has not yet returned my calls but has assigned a case number.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

Smelled gasoline inside car on cold day; smelled gasoline on oil dipstick; oil level above normal; dealer changed oil; happened less than 400 miles later; noticed while driving (outside temp 20 degrees F)

- Falling Waters, WV, USA

Vehicle was recalled for oil dilution issue and engine not warming up properly and gasoline smell inside vehicle. Honda repaired on 1/11/19. Recall repair did not work. Took it back on 1/16/19. Still does not work. I started vehicle in driveway and left it run for 35 minutes with heater on high and fan on high still blowing ice cold air temp gauge did not move at all. Still smell gas in vehicle engine oil is overfilled about 3/8 inch above full on dip stick. Another appointment on 2/12/19 to try and fix for third time. Saturday morning 2/9/19 at 7:10 in morning on way home from work 23 degrees out I had to put the windows down because gas smell inside vehicle was making me sick. Sunday morning at 7:10 on way home from work 17 degrees outside started vehicle up at 6:50 7:05 I got in vehicle still ice cold cleaned frost and ice off vehicle as best I could. Vehicle will not warm up unless it is driven!!! started driving home and windshield is solid ice no sense in stopping because will not heat up unless vehicle is moving. These vehicles are accidents waiting to happen. Honda is aware of all these issues but does nothing. I guess not enough people were killed by their faulty vehicles yet and not enough lawsuits. Everyone of these vehicles should be recalled and banned from the road until repaired. I asked jones Honda of lancaster pa where I bought this vehicle for a loaner car until it is repaired and they said no they do not give out loaner cars but will rent me one. I paid about $32,000 for this vehicle and this is how they treat their customers.

- Mount Joy, PA, USA

Gas and oil smell in passenger compartment. Gas is leaking into the engine oil causing overfill level. Oil leak on floor of garage. Fear gas in oil will cause premature wear of engine. Just found this was a known problem by Honda in 2017 and 2018 models but still sold me the car. Taking car in. Bought new has 2100 miles now.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

My 2018 Honda CRV has the oil dilution issue at my first oil change I asked the service adviser why my oil level was over the top of the dip stick by about 3/4 an inch and the oil smelled like gas and I also asked him why I smelled it in the cabin. He said anything was wrong it was normal. I checked the oil every 1000 miles and it would go up 1/8 inch every 1000 miles. I took the CRV back the dealer because the heater would not get warm at all at idle and the smell of gas was terrible my garage even had a strong smell of gas.the dealer told me I definitely had gas in the oil and the heater problem was part of the gas in the oil issue and at this time Honda had no fix for the issue. They did a oil change and told me they would contact me if Honda came up with a fix. It's now 4 days after the oil change and the oil is already over the dip stick. I opened a case with Honda customer service and after talking to three different people I finally talk to a case manager and he told me gas in the oil was normal and to take the CRV back to the dealer if the heater was not working. He is protecting Honda because they have a hugh issue. I did not get the extended warranty so this is a big deal for many people like me. Please help Honda does not care about the customers in the usa look at what they did in Canada and china for the exact same issue. Thank you!

- Abingdon, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to smart Honda des moines (11206 hickman rd, des moines, ia 50325, (515) 253-3040) where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The software was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Johnston, IA, USA

Driving in the highway engine light came on. After a few mintues all the warning lights came on and the engine started to slowing down. Got towed and the dealership told me I have a multiple misfire and the engine oil is over the recommended oil in the dipstick, and it smells mixed with fuel. They just change the oil and didnt fix the software

- El Paso, TX, USA

Sometimes would need repeated attempt to start. Vehicle stalled, most often while moving slowly, but once while driving between 30 & 40 mph. No codes showed according to clawsen Honda. Honda performed an software update for PCM & tcm (1/18/19). Vehicle stalled once since service 10 days later. 1st incident at 72mi odom

- Fresno, CA, USA

The car began stalling and would not drive over 10 mph. Smelled terribly and all warning lights went off. Only 2,768 miles.

- Northbrook, IL, USA

The active safety and driver assist systems randomly switch themselves on and off while in motion and are unreliable. This has happened at both high and low speeds. It has happen in normal driving weather conditions and cold with snow flurries. This vehicle fails to warm to to "normal" operating tempers especial on mn cold days. It may not warm up period on days where the temperature fall to 15 degrees or lower. On days of 50 degrees or less it warms up when driving highway speeds but in low speed situations it may not warm up at all. There is the distinct smell of gasoline in the car at times. Additionally this vehicle appears to have an oil dilution problem as the oil level registers above the max oil level line on a regular basis. In my mind these are all safety issues. I wonder if the safety systems will actually work if and when I need them. I wonder if this car is going to burst into flames as I can small gasoline in the cabin. If I smelled gas in me house they recommend I leave the premises. I can't really do with I am driving down the road. I do have a few pictures of some of the electronic warning and temp gauge but cannot download from this location. I am listing here the first incidence but know there are a few incidences.

- Edina, MN, USA

During cold weather operation on 01/30/2019 after ~10-15 minutes of driving (and after the engine temperature gauge indicated a warmed up engine) I experienced engine sputtering when accelerating from a stop sign in a residential area. The engine "skipped" once below 10mph which felt like a bad shift (but it has a cvt) and then once reaching ~17mph, the engine repeatedly sputtered preventing further acceleration; the check engine light began flashing while the sputtering was occurring. I was able to limp the vehicle an additional ~.1 miles to my driveway. After turning the car off, I was able to restart the engine with no engine light on, but had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership for further evaluation.

- Rockford, IL, USA