Honda Fit problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 714 owner complaints and 32 recalls on file for the Honda Fit (2007–2020). The 2019 Fit has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
714
Recalls
32
Model years
13
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

282007242008452009182010162011172012272013150201577201637201710820181312019362020
NHTSA complaints per Honda Fit model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda Fit years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Honda Fit — 131 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2018 Honda Fit — 108 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  3. 2015 Honda Fit — 150 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System
  4. 2009 Honda Fit — 45 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  5. 2016 Honda Fit — 77 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2012 (17 complaints).

Every Honda Fit model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Fit361014Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Fit1317136Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Fit1082084Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2017 Fit370010Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2016 Fit771001Electrical System
2015 Fit1501004Electrical System
2013 Fit2711110Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 Fit1700011Transmission & Drivetrain
2011 Fit1610111Transmission & Drivetrain
2010 Fit1820112Transmission & Drivetrain
2009 Fit4531311Transmission & Drivetrain
2008 Fit242107Transmission & Drivetrain
2007 Fit281119Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Honda Fit problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    245 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    148 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    106 complaints
  • Engine
    105 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    44 complaints
  • Steering
    41 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    32 complaints
  • Airbags
    26 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    15 complaints
  • Lighting
    15 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Honda Fit received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Fit recalls

  • Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V384000May 31, 2024114,686 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V046000Feb 2, 2023114,686 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V770000Dec 10, 2020248,358 vehiclesModel years 2007–2013

    Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V314000May 28, 2020135,995 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V501000Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V502000Jun 27, 20199,555 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V500000Jun 27, 20191,558 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V378000May 16, 201919,138 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V182000Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V661000Sep 27, 20181,355,406 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V268000Apr 26, 20181,335 vehiclesModel years 2007–2013

    Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V042000Jan 9, 2018691,726 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V545000Aug 31, 20173,257 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

    Risk: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V030000Jan 10, 2017977,708 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V029000Jan 10, 2017308,884 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V346000May 24, 20162,719,386 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V344000May 23, 20161,790,894 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V061000Feb 3, 20162,232,187 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V697000Oct 23, 201525,367 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 15V574000Sep 15, 2015143,676 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V559000Sep 3, 201517,796 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Honda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology