Honda Fit complaints by model year
2,196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 136 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | 117 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 284 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 176 | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| 2012 | 113 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 | 113 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | 184 | 20 | 1 | 12 |
| 2009 | 287 | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| 2008 | 217 | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | 370 | 20 | 6 | 11 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2010–2020. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 117 | 54 | 12 | 34 | 49 | 7 |
| Air bags | 84 | 64 | 41 | 92 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 17 | 11 | 30 | 40 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 16 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 39 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 7 |
| Power train | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 38 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 18 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Honda Fit recalls (34)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Fit model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2018, 2019, 2020 | — |
| 24V384000 | May 31, 2024 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 71.4% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 76.7% |
| 23V046000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019, 2020 | — |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019 | 94.7% |
| 20V770000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail | 2007–2013 | 63.9% |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019 | 96.1% |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2007, 2008 | 47.7% |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009–2013 | 71.1% |
| 19V502000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009–2013 | 57.1% |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator | 2009–2013 | 51.2% |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2007 | 54.2% |
| 18V661000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010–2013 | 81.1% |
| 18V268000 | Apr 26, 2018 | Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag | 2007–2013 | 86.4% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Honda Fit FAQ
How many recalls has the Honda Fit had?
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda Fit model year from 2007 to 2020. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Honda Fit year has the most complaints?
Among the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (370) and the 2020 the fewest (36). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Honda Fit problems?
Across the 2010–2020 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, air bags, fuel/propulsion system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Honda Fit get?
EPA rates the 2020 Honda Fit at 31 to 36 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.