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Honda Jazz: Fuel Pump Impeller Swelling — Engine Stall Risk (Safety Recall)

Fuel Pump Impeller Swelling — Engine Stall Risk (Safety Recall) is a common engine fault on the Honda Jazz on the 2020–2022 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $0 to $1,200 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 51 documented faults on the Honda Jazz.

Vehicle: Honda Jazz
Years: 2020–2022
Fuel: petrol
Gearbox: cvt
System: Engine

This page covers the Honda Jazz as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Honda Jazz faults51 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

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We do not hold a verified photograph of the Water pump yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

Honda issued a global safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 21V-215 and related regional campaigns) covering vehicles fitted with Denso-manufactured fuel pump modules where the resin impeller absorbs fuel vapour, swells, and causes the pump to seize. A seized impeller reduces fuel flow and can cause the engine to stall while driving or fail to start. Jazz / Fit models with L15-series petrol engines were listed among the affected Honda vehicles in the 2019–2022 production window in multiple markets. Honda dealers replace the fuel pump module at no charge under the recall. Buyers should verify their VIN has had the recall remedy applied before purchase.

What you would notice

Engine stalls unexpectedly while driving at any speed
Engine cranks normally but fails to start
Fuel pump priming noise is absent when ignition is switched to ON
Check Engine light with fuel delivery or fuel pressure related codes

How to check it

Where to look. Fuel pump module inside the fuel tank, underfloor rear

Check the VIN against Honda's recall database (owners.honda.com or the NZ/AU equivalent).
Request written confirmation in the service history that the recall remedy has been completed.
Listen for normal fuel pump priming hum when the ignition is turned to ON before cranking.
Scan for fuel system fault codes.

Parts involved: Water pump.

What it costs to put right

$0 to $1,200 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“Has the fuel pump recall been completed on this vehicle, and can you show dealer documentation confirming it?”
“Has the engine ever stalled unexpectedly while driving?”
“Can you provide the full 17-digit VIN so the current recall status can be verified before purchase?”

Now check the Honda Jazz you are actually looking at

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in published sources — owner forums, technical service bulletins, recall notices and workshop write-ups — held in our fault database. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them, and it is a starting point for an inspection rather than a manufacturer statement.

Honda Jazz buyer questions

Is fuel pump impeller swelling — engine stall risk (safety recall) serious on a Honda Jazz?

We rate it major and common on the Honda Jazz. Honda issued a global safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 21V-215 and related regional campaigns) covering vehicles fitted with Denso-manufactured fuel pump modules where the resin impeller absorbs fuel vapour, swells, and causes the pump to seize. A seized impeller reduces fuel flow and can cause the engine to stall while driving or fail to start. Jazz / Fit models with L15-series petrol engines were listed among the affected Honda vehicles in the 2019–2022 production window in multiple markets. Honda dealers replace the fuel pump module at no charge under the recall. Buyers should verify their VIN has had the recall remedy applied before purchase.

How much does it cost to fix on a Honda Jazz?

$0 to $1,200 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Honda Jazz years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2020–2022 Honda Jazz. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Check the VIN against Honda's recall database (owners.honda.com or the NZ/AU equivalent). Request written confirmation in the service history that the recall remedy has been completed. Listen for normal fuel pump priming hum when the ignition is turned to ON before cranking. Scan for fuel system fault codes. Look here: Fuel pump module inside the fuel tank, underfloor rear