Honda may be on the brink of a recall as multiple customers come forward complaining of gas fumes in the cabin.

Many Honda customers have taken to the internet to complain of unpleasant gasoline fumes filling the cabins of their 2015, 2016 and 2017 Honda CR-Vs.

Complaining drivers and passengers are reportedly unable to withstand the strong stench whilst also fearing that respiratory problems are to follow on from coughing and burning sensations experienced when inhaled.

We all know exhaust fumes can be toxic – so this could be serious.

Majority of complaints are almost uniform

“There is a strong fuel smell/exhaust smell in the interior of the car when the vehicle is running.”

“The vehicle has a very strong smell of fuel (gasoline) in the passenger cabin.”

The odour is reportedly extremely strong just after the vehicle has been refuelled. However, complainants have noted that the smell is just as strong when warming up the car, driving with frequent stops, and even when reversing.

It’s not difficult to see why drivers of the Honda CR-Vs are distressed. Many of these complaints explain that the smell didn’t come through years of use but came within days of purchasing the car.

Taking to the forums, Honda CR-V drivers are seemingly outraged with the smells. It’s reportedly so strong inside and outside the vehicle that some owners are prevented from driving the vehicle all together. Apparently turning on the air conditioning system does nothing to help, nor does opening the windows.

Honda reportedly ignorant

No one seems to be having a lot of luck finding help either. Apparently, Honda is aware of the problem but has yet to offer a remedy to the issue, leaving drivers unsure of what to do. What do you do when you encounter a problem with a product and the seller offers no fix or advice?

The vehicles seem to be relatively new, with the first ones being purchased in the last couple of years or so. So if age hasn’t deteriorated the vehicle, it could be that there is a defect in at the manufacturing or design stage, which could end up in a recall.

Dangerous fumes

Although the strong gasoline fumes are recognisably pungent and unpleasant, is it also dangerous? Our lungs suffer from breathing in the fumes and it can cause symptoms like:

• Coughing/choking
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Asthma attacks for sufferers

Over-exposure to the fumes can lead to respiratory distress, heart attacks and even carbon monoxide poisoning.