The engine oil has a strong smell of gasoline. So far, there has been no loss or engine power or engine failure. The exhaust also had the smell of burning gasoline.

- Irmo, SC, USA

Strong gas smell in passenger cabin. Gas mixing with engine oil. Consequently engine oil levels rising very high.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Oil level in crankcase rising from fuel dilution

- Columbia City, IN, USA

1.5L turbo engine- changed oil at 5200 miles tech said "very dirty". at 7200 miles/6 months- almost stalled in traffic 3 times. All three times I had to brake suddenly. Smell of gas in the cab once. I checked the oil, after 2000 miles since last changed- oil was black and smelled like gas. Dropped it off at the dealership- they have had it over a week. They seem elusive in updates. Tell me nothing is wrong one minute, it's ok the oil was that dirty, but then they "updated the electrical system" and changed the oil. Again they said- nothing is wrong, but they want to keep it one more night to test drive it and Honda has a solution to my problem coming soon.

- Arvada, CO, USA

I have the oil dilution problem with my 2018 CR-V. I bought the car in March of this year, brand new. I currently have 9000 miles and had to have the oil changed four times due to gas mixing with the oil, strong gas odor and oil over full. I have also had an issue with all the warning lights coming on at once and cycling over and over, this has happened at least three times. I contacted Honda America and was told this was a normal occurrence and no harm will come to my engine. I did not know this was an issue until the check engine light came on.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

I have taken my vehicle to the local dealer multiple times over concern with gasoline mixing with the engine oil. On my first visit, they asked me to pay for an oil change and they would mark the level of oil. The dealer verified the changed oil level was exactly at the full line on the dipstick. Less than a week later I noticed a strong smell of gasoline and took the vehicle back to the dealership. They checked and verified that the oil level had increased by 1/2" and said they would contact Honda tech support. Two days later they sent me a message saying this was perfectly normal. I have noticed decreased engine performance and am concerned about stalling and significant engine damage.

- Nancy, KY, USA

2018 Honda CRV, 8000 miles, fuel is entering the crankcase creating an overfull condition. Concerns are noxious fumes in the cabin and extreme early wear of all lubricated engine components. Dealer informs me that this is a normal condition. I opened a case with Honda and was told the same. I intend to speak with the dealership owner and ask if I might come once each week and add gasoline to his oil over the next year.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

A newly bought 2018 Honda CRV seems to have a problem. The oil dipstick smells like gasoline after sitting overnight. Not many miles on it and those have been short distance driving.

- Arlington, VA, USA

Vehicle is showing an unusual amount of gasoline entering into the oil that lubricates the engine. Have been reading about this issue at numerous sites and took it to dealer today who verified that the oil level has risen above the max mark on the dipstick and it does smell of gasoline. I have had no operational issues thus far but know this is not good for internal engine parts. I have approx. 4200 miles on the vehicle at this point. Dealer acknowledged the problem and documented it on the work order. They also changed the oil at this time. They indicated Honda is expecting to release some sort of solution in mid Nov and I would be contacted by either the dealer or Honda direct.

- Clive, IA, USA

I smelled gas inside the cabin driving for short distance 2X in 4 days. This is first drive of the day and/or really short distances. Checked oil and it had a small hint of gas smell in it too. Took it to the dealer and they couldn't duplicate the problem and have nothing further to go on there. They said to keep an eye on it. Oil level was within limit. Only have 500 miles on it. The first time it was really cold outside (around low to mid 30S F). 2nd time around 45ish.

- Streamwood, IL, USA

Oil levels rising above the full mark due to gas contamination

- Solon, OH, USA

When turning left onto 4-lane highway, the vehicle exhibited unexpected severe hesitation. I took the vehicle to a dealer asking for diagnosis, and any ECU or cvt software updates. On 10/4/2018 the dealer "could not replicate" and reported software is up to date. See attached invoice. On 10/5/18 I read the consumer's union report regarding engine oil dilution on this vehicle. While the fill level on my dipstick is ~1/8th inch above full, no gasoline smell from the dipstick or interior has occurred to date.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

-gas leaking into the oil confirmed by the local dealer. "approximately 1/2 quarters extra". -oil level is confirmed to be above the plastic indicator reaching to the metal part of the dipstick way above the normal level stated on the (owners manual). -oil smells exactly like gas confirmed. -fluctuating engine performance after 1000 miles of a fresh oil change due to the oil being diluted and not being able to preform its job as a lubricant. - attached, a picture showing the problem. ## VIN passed ## https://www-ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov/vehiclecomplaint/ ##

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact detected an abnormal odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was also evident outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to page Honda (located at 1819 S telegraph rd, bloomfield hills, mi 48302, (248) 333-3200) where it was diagnosed that there was fuel contamination in the engine oil. An oil change was completed by the dealer. The contact was also informed by the mechanic that the manufacturer attempted, but failed twice in providing a remedy for similar failures with similar vehicles. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,834.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

Odor of gasoline in the enging oil. When checking oil level (dipstick) oil is overfilled and smells of gasoline

- West Chester, PA, USA

Took vehicle to tire discounters for first oil change and was told the oil level was high and they could smell gas in the oil. They informed us this was a problem that Honda was aware of and they recommended that we report it to NHTSA.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Repeated loss of power / stall. Checked fluids and oil dipstick level is high and smells strongly of gasoline.

- Portland, OR, USA

This is an addendum to complaint number 11140475. Besides a maintenance issue of the oil dilution by gasoline leakage into the crankcase, as reported in that complaint, there is a safety issue with the gasoline mixing with the engine oil on the 1.5 liter turbo. There are raw gasoline fumes in the passenger compartment with the engine running in city traffic. This has caused headaches and nausea to children in the rear passenger seat and problems for the driver as well. The only source of the gas fumes appears to be the gas leakage into the engine.

- Hoover, AL, USA

To my regret, I just purchased the 2018 CRV ex 2wd yesterday, 10/19/2018 brand new with 255 miles on it. Based on the complaints on the turbo charged 1.5 L 190 hp engine having the possibility gas in the oil tank, I regret this may be true. I found this on information out on consumer reports the night before and grew anxious. This car was stationary in my garage. This morning before starting the engine, I decided to check the oil. I removed the dipstick, and it had a strong odor of gasoline present. I have had many cars and all but one not by Honda. Never smelled gasoline on any oil dipstick in my life. But I never had a turbo engine either. At this point, I do not know how unsafe this condition in the days that follow. But I believe this definitely not good.

- Lawton, OK, USA

Oil level rises and smells of gasoline. The picture provided shows oil above full line and only has 400 miles since oil change. As more miles are driven, I will take additional pictures.

- Bella Vista, AR, USA