Fuel is mixing with the motor oil and diluting it. Oil level rises above the full mark on the oil dipstick and has an odor of fuel. I had a professional oil analysis performed that confirmed that the oil is being diluted and viscosity lost. A copy is attached. The flash point also is reduced. This problem could affect engine performance and become a safety issue. The problem is ongoing. The date given is the date of the attached report.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

My car developed the gas-in-oil problem that has been reported on. Took to dealer, who opened a ticket with Honda. Problem continues, no fix offered yet. Third party used oil analysis confirms the problem.

- Otsego, MN, USA

Oil volume increases over time. Ok smells like gasoline and turns black. Heater barely works in the winter. Honda has acknowledged the problem and suggested more frequent oil changes due to fuel dilution. However they refuse to pay for the oil changes. I have documentation of the issue from my Honda dealer.

- Allen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. while driving various low and high speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle when the engine was started. Also, the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. During another occurrence, all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle entered into limp mode. Furthermore, the ABS engaged without warning on two occasions. Rossi Honda (1517 S delsea drive, vineland, New Jersey 08360, (856) 692-1700) diagnosed that the oil was diluted with fuel and updated the vehicle's sensing software system; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

- Millville, NJ, USA

Upon starting my 2017 Honda CRV which has the 1.5L turbocharged engine, I smell an odor of gasoline. The gasoline odor is also perceived driving or stopped at a stop light.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

There is a strong smell of gasoline on the dipstick when checking oil levels. Oil levels are up to 1 inch above the highest measurable level on the dip stick. I had the oil analyzed and it showed >5% oil dilution. City gas mileage is 21-22 mpg -- way below advertised mpg. See attachments.

- Arlington, VA, USA

A few weeks ago, my wife and I were driving on the interstate and noticed a gasoline smell in the passenger compartment, which lasted a short period of time and went away. On another occasion we noticed the smell again. I checked the fuel fill tube but found no problem there. I also checked under the hood and detected a fuel smell but saw no evidence of a leak. While under the hood I checked the oil and smelled a strong fuel smell in the oil. The fluid level on the dipstick was 7/8' above full level. I checked and double checked the levels and smell and there was definitely gasoline in the oil. I contacted the dealership (johnson city Honda in johnson city, tn) and was told that this was a characteristic of the 1.5L engine when it was driven at low speeds and should be 'driven at higher speeds on the freeway to 'burn off' the fuel in the oil'! (we had just returned from a 750 mile interstate trip).they did change the oil but there was no resolution to the problem. Since then the oil level has increased to ' above full level and the fuel smell is present. In my opinion, gasoline in the oil presents a safety hazard in that it can ignite under extreme heat conditions and can cause respiratory issues with passengers when the smell migrates to the passenger compartment. I have received information that Honda has recalled approximately 350,000 of these vehicles in the asian market, but they have not made any attempt to correct the problem in the U.S.

- Erwin, TN, USA

Fuel in oil. Strong smell of gasoline, watery oil, increasing levels of oil after oil change.

- Arlington, VA, USA

Oil is getting diluted with gas and you can smell gas fumes in the cabin making the CR-V unsafe.

- Fulshear, TX, USA

Engine oil level over the maximum level. Ac blows hot air in winter

- Staten Island, NY, USA

Gasoline getting into the oil. Dipstick read in between "the lines" on level ground. Drove 1500 miles (approx.) during a vacation. Checked oil at our destination, on level ground, and the oil level was 1/4" to 3/8" above the full line on the dipstick and smelled of gasoline. I called Honda and received a case number 08740888. Took car to dealer and was told Honda is aware of the problem but doesn't know what to do about it. Also there is a recall in china for this very problem. The dealer did change the oil.

- Burlington, KY, USA

Gasoline dillution of engine oil

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Removed dipstick and smelled gas in oil. Oil was also so thin I could not take a reading. Saw on various websites other people are experiencing something similar. Checked after driving the car for 15 minutes.

- Covina, CA, USA

Fuel in oil dilution excessive amount of fuel in oil causing over fill and engine oil viscosity breakdown.

- Batesland, SD, USA

After smelling strong odor of gas, (car idling) called dealership and they told me to check oil level. The oil level was over full and smelled like gas. Other Honda vehicles which have the same 1.5T engine have reported the same issue here in the states. I am told Honda recommends monitoring the oil level and changing it every 500 miles until this problem is remedied. What if someone doesn't realize their oil level is overfull and the oil system over pressurizes or the gas ignites inside the oil sump while driving? after researching this problem some Honda cars using this same 1.5T engines in Canada and china are also experiencing the same issue.

- East Orland, ME, USA

Fuel-oil smell in cabin and outside the car when it is parked in-door after drive. Fuel in oil. The oil level exceeds maximum. Gasoline smell in the oil. The car does not comply with the manufacturer's technical specification. Risks and potential impacts: The odor causes irritation of respiratory system. It can cause health problems. According to Honda : "overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and engine damage." The diluted by gasoline or any other substance oil impacts engine work and the air turbine which is lubricated and cooled by engine oil. I am afraid of the car engine may stop on a road causing a collision.

- Racine, WI, USA

I heard that there is oil level increase problem on this make, model, and year's engine because of fuel leak, so I checked the engine oil level a few hundred miles after changing the oil and found that the oil level is much higher than the maximum mark on the dipstick. I brought the car to dealer previously, complaining of a smell of gas in the oil when I checked it initially, and they said it is fine, that nothing is wrong. Both times of checking the oil, the car was in my garage, stationary, on level ground.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

There is certainly an excess amount of gas mixed in engine oil. Only few weeks after oil change, the oil level is already 20 mm above the max line. It's certainly a design flaw and I think Honda should be responsible for this mistake and the customers. It's huge safety concern and hope the relevant resources can take action to investigate this issue.

- Seattle, WA, USA

Gas smell in cabin of car on and off for 3 months. Took car to dealer for check. Service reported gas in oil. Honda aware of problem. Oil change done as per Honda recommendation. No solution to gas contaminating oil is currently available. Gas smell was present sometimes while running other times present on entering parked car.

- Fairview, PA, USA

My new 2017 Honda CRV ex that only has 6850 miles driven on it has a terrible defect with oil dilution issues due to fuel leaking into the oil pans causing overflow and dilution to the oil that is supposed to be lubricating the engine. The oil smells very potent of fuel and almost 1 quart of extra fluid was drained from the oil pan when taken into the dealer after reporting the issue. The dealer agreed that there was a major issue with fuel diluting into the oil but were told by the Honda corporate tech line that they were to just replace the oil until a fix comes out. The dealer technicians asked about changing the fuel injectors or maybe a cylinder head replacement but were told not to do anything. It is not safe to release these cars back to the owner knowing there is an defect issue that they didn't even really attempt to fix that is causing internal engine parts to break down faster than normal and could cause serious safety concerns due to eventual breakdowns leading to wrecks. The companies "fix" is to go in for an oil change every 500-1000 miles even though excessive fuel is still mixing with the oil. Honda has reported that this is happening in colder climates, but I am still having major issues with this in Tennessee weather.

- Nashville, TN, USA