2016 HONDA FIT

1 recalls, 146 complaints - 137 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may pu... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

25,367 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

146 total complaints 6 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	40
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	19
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	16
ENGINE	12
SERVICE BRAKES	7
AIR BAGS	6
POWER TRAIN	5
WHEELS	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
STRUCTURE	3

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

My yellow 2016 Honda Fit (18560R15) right front tire recently developed a bump in the middle and outside tread wear. My other car, 1994 Honda Ccivic, had its front tire worn as well. This Dextero tire is manufactured in Fujian, China and is distributed by Giti and we bought them from Walmart. I ha... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

Rear window glass crumbled/shattered around frame causing leaks around the window and glass fragments to fall out onto roadway. There was a extended warranty issued for this reason on my make and model year of truck due to the frame cracking and allowing water to get into the frame but was told my v... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2025

I have repeatedly been in touch with dealerships and Honda USA about a paint defect. I have had this corroborated with paint and body shops and Honda. Refuses to do anything, even though they say it's a known issue for that year. And model.

Incident date: Aug 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2025

On July 12, 2025 my husband, the driver, and myself, owner of the vehicle and passenger this day, were driving on the freeway at approximately 7:00am in the middle lanes of the freeway. Without any codes or warnings beforehand, we heard the car make alarming beeps and automatically loss all power to... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2023

Turbo Charger/Super charger is not following sufficient air. The vehicle does not excelerate, and slowed down in the middle of traffic. I had to turn the car off for 15 minuetes. Before i could drive home. Check engine light continues to disappear and reappear for the last 60 days. Diagnostic code P... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2025

The back up camera has malfunctioned and is taking moisture into the lens, making it impossible to see out of. Due to this I cannot properly see blind spots behind my vehicle when backing up, putting those behind me at risk. The dealer confirmed this issue 4/10/2025. The dealer inspected the camera ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle needed multiple attempts in order to start. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, she noticed that the low engine oil pressure light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was dete... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

CV joints click when turning. Both right and left. Happens from a standing start.

Incident date: Dec 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed or while parked, the instrument panel intermittently became darkened. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repai... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2024

Phone as a key non operative walk away lock chirp folding windows navigation on 24hr clock but set for 12. Dealership says no issues but obviously many exist

Incident date: May 4, 2024

I have a 2017 Fords Escape Titanium with the 2.0 Ecoboost Motor with 24.394 miles on it since purchased new at our Dealer in Albany, NY. This Car is Driven by an elderly woman (grandmother) to the grocery store and bank in our small down only and once a week to doctors. When driving the 2017 Esa... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2024

The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her husband driving at approximately 50 MPH, he observed a part flapping. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the Exterior A-Pillar Trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not re... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2024

My family and I have been VW owners for over 60 years. Unfortunately, the 2006 VW Passat has been layered with defects, negligent manufacturing issues, faulty wiring, electrical problems, computer glitches, to mention a few. There have been many recalls including an official recall by the NHTSA, for... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

The electric power steering is sticking when you turn the wheel slightly. My local dealership failed to fix the recall on my vehicle and labeled it as fixed, when they simply verified the recall matched serial numbers on my car and did not fix the issue.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

During my commute from work on 9/19/22 in my 2019 Ford EcoSport my oil pressure light came on and I lost all engine power. A low oil pressure notification came across the vehicle's gauge system (above the steering wheel). I was able to get the vehicle home and contacted Conway Ford. After discussion... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2024

While I was driving , the center glass panel between the two falcon door flew off . There is a recall that was issued for this exact issue and Tesla said they inspected and no further action was taken. I am grateful that no person or person were injured as I was driving 65-70 mph on a highway . Te... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2024

Unable to upgrade software. No yellow clock icon on my screen

Incident date: Feb 21, 2024

Driving vehicle from work to home when the vehicle started to stutter and immediately shut down with no power or any capability to turn the vehicle off of the road. This shutdown immediately caused blockage of a major road; since the vehicle could not be moved due to no power to steering wheel nor ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2020

Rod bearing making a knocking noise. Car a month since i bought it.

Incident date: Jan 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the ve... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

Electronic Barking System. Brake Anti Lock System Frequently Flashes Alarm on dash screen. Yes it's available for inspection upon request Alarm is going off so we are at risk at any time. Seen by Dealer. Diagnostic code DTC C0020-01. Tech verified the DTC is active. Tech has isolated problem to ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2023

The steering seems sticky after the first few months of driving and takes effort to make any minor adjustment while at highway speeds

Incident date: Nov 28, 2023

The brake got stuck and made it very difficult to start the car. Considering it’s a push start. The car then started misfiring and had trouble accelerating. Took it to Ford Auto Nation a few weeks later as it had not advanced, they informed me that the clutch and petal had to be replaced along wit... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2023

NOTHING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT STARTED WENT TO DRIVE OFF !! BANG 2000 BOUNDS OF PRESSURE IN MY FACE! MY WHOLE BODY!! IT WAS A RENTAL !! LOOK INTO THIS VECHICAIL !HAIR BURNT! FRIED WIRE SMELL STILL ON MY BURNT JACKET!! LOOK INTO THIS WITH GREAT CONCERN AS IAM REACHING OUT WI... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

Random engine stalling creating safety incidents in traffic. Failure to diagnose the problem despite repeated attempts by 2 service depts.The problem became more frequent and severe until the car stalled and could not be restarted. Low pressure fuel pump assembly was replaced and the car is current... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2023

My car has become hard to start after I fill up with gas. It also randomly loses all power. While driving everything in the car stops. It displays a message that says transmission is not in park, like I turned the key off but I did not. After this it won't start and displays a message on the dash th... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2023

Incident date: Nov 2, 2021

Per the dealership: The engine wire harness ws not sitting where it should have been, and was melted by the cadillac converter. This caused the auxiliary battery to fail, and the jump fuse block to blow.

Incident date: Dec 19, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake with a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine and the engine oil pressure warning lights flashed but disappeared. The contact veered to the sid... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reason... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

My windshield cracked out of no where. My bright lights stopped working while driving home.

Incident date: Dec 6, 2020

This car does not have an accurate speedometer. The analog dial only marks the MPH number every 20 miles (eg numbers shown for 20 / 40 / 60. But not for 10 / 30 / 50). So impossible to easily or safely see the speed you are going. There is no digital speedometer showing the MPH number.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

All airbags are no longer working due to a chip malfunction.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

I have reached out to Mercedes-Benz to have the 2 recalls fixed. They tell me I will receive a letter with instructions. I have not received any letters and it's been more than 6 months.

Incident date: Feb 24, 2023

This is a 2020 Ford Explorer with Platinum trim. The vehicle has less than 30,000 miles on it. There is a foul odor emitted from the rear AC when it’s turned on for either heat or cooling. This has been verified by the dealer. They changed the cabin filter which really only applies to the front... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered that the rear suspension cross member was fractured due to severe rust. The... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2023

The dashboard computer screen has been flickering in temps under 40°F, but it usually comes back on after driving for awhile. However, today is is 70°F and the screen is completely blank so I am unable to see how much gas I have in my tank or any of the other items displayed on that screen.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2022

Right-side of Instrument display cluster failure upon start up (no data appears). After warm up and a few miles driven, display appeared garbled information. After a few more miles, the display did seem to correct, but this should not be happening. I believe this should be considered a safety issue.

Incident date: Apr 14, 2022

Major leak in drivers side, causing pool of water near gas and brake pedals. Occurs when it rains and could be coming from door panel where electrical components are.

Incident date: Nov 8, 2022

When I start the car in cool/colder weather (<60 F), I notice that the fuel gauge/mileage indicator in the dashboard does not turn on. It remains blank. Sometimes, after a little while, the indicator does turn on, but displays a bunch of gibberish. Only after the car has been driven for ~20 minutes ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2022

Screen issues for right-side instrument panel that displays instant mpg, total mileage, fuel levels, and oil life. Upon starting the car, the screen displays incorrectly (partial words, extra letters in incorrect places) and the different display information can not be clicked through. The display w... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2022

Same as dozens of others have reported, the entire instrument panel to the right of the steering column often is totally blank. Of particular concern, the fuel gauge is blank. Sometimes, after a little while, the indicator does turn on, but displays a bunch of gibberish. Only after the car has been ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 17, 2022

Dashboard display does is not visible upon startup.It will come on after a few miles.This started happening on Oct 17,2022.

Incident date: May 4, 2022

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

I'm reporting a common problem with the 2016 Honda Fit which hasn't yet been listed as a recall issue. On the right side of the dashboard next to the steering column there is small digital circular gauge. This gauge includes the fuel gauge, oil life indicator and odometer. Upon starting the vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2022

VTC Actuator is defective

Incident date: Aug 9, 2022

While driving on highway, my car started to lose power. My attempts to maintain speed resulted in my car stalling and lurching forward, intermittently. I had to pull over on the side. Someone with a diagnostic tool checked and the tool read out indicated "Fuel rail pressure too low" and ABS indicate... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 HONDA FIT

2016 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	14.7%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 HONDA FIT

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	29.0	36.0	32.0	Regular	$1,950
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	33.0	40.0	36.0	Regular	$1,750
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive)	32.0	37.0	34.0	Regular	$1,850

CO2 Emissions: 282.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 HONDA FIT

137 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	18
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
140000 AIR BAGS	9
160000 STRUCTURE	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	7
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS	6
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER	5

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected) due to carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improve

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

071420 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

071420 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301a??P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in re

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and c

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-2016 Fit vehicles. This warranty extension covers fuel injectors to address concerns of internal wear inside one or more injectors

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved i

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - Released on April 30th, service bulletin 21-007 addresses random or single-cylinder misfire concerns on 2015-2020 Fit models. Part of the corrective action involves cleaning the intake ports of any carbon buildup using a me

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, the MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored. America

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The blower motor makes excessive noise, runs slowly, or intermittently stops working.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"ServiceNews Article - If normal troubleshooting suggests replacing the fuel injectors, check the long-term fuel trim using the i-HDS to ensure that it's fixed right the first time. -If it is less than 1.0% (lean), then it's most likely ca

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored. American Honda is ex

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - Today, December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles. This warranty extension covers the engine start/stop switch to ad

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ens

160000 STRUCTURE

100000 POWER TRAIN

ServiceNews Article - Have you noticed the fill plug on a CVT has popped out or seems to be leaking? This is caused by pressure building up at the fill plug due to the vent cap getting plugged with debris.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles that are painted NH-788P. AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White Orchid Pearl and Bellanova White. The exterior paint on the vehic

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint defects under S/B# 19-055, 19-056, 19 057, 19-058 and 19-064. It is

160000 STRUCTURE

Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V models, the exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the vehicle's exterior paint to

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) freezes after a phone call and stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension d

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - Today, June 5, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles with White Orchid Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint. American Honda is exten

010000 STEERING

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run

350000 EQUIPMENT

Servicenews Article - Any customers complaining about these issues when their iPhone running iOS 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? When using an HDMI output, they can't view or listen to videos, music, etc. ? The launcher screen for Honda

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a HDMI output. ?

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Service bulletin - The MIL is on and DTC P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set. Faulty fuel injectors in one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and causing a false DTC P0420.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Tech line summary article - Can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech line summary article - Can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.

130000 VISIBILITY

Tech line summary article - Can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tech line summary article - When looking at the Speed Dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? This seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren't searchabl

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Service news article - These headlights are semi-sealed and have ventilation holes to help prevent heat deformation. When air flows in and out, however, it also includes any moisture that?s in it. If the outside of the headlights are cooler

010000 STEERING

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with the impact sensor DTCs stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM wou

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Service bulletin - The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal failure). The battery sensor has an internal failure.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with the impact sensor DTCs stored.. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM wo

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with the impact sensor DTCs stored.. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM wo

140000 AIR BAGS

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 Fits & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS Light On with the impact sensor DTCs stored. To fully understand the cause of

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

140000 AIR BAGS

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WHEN LOOKING AT THE SPEED DIAL LIST, ARE THE VOICE TAG ICONS MISSING FROM PHONE ENTRIES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY VOICE TAGGED? THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY AND WHEN IT DOES, THE VOICE-TAGGED ENTRIES AREN?T SEARCHABLE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ALTHOUGH SIMILAR, THE HONDALINK AND HONDALINK EV APPS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE APPLE APPS STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY ARE NOT THE SAME. FURTHERMORE, EACH APP APPLIES TO SPECIFIC MODELS.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR IS ON WITH VSA DTC C0077-78 (LOW TIRE PRESSURE THRESHOLD REFINEMENT). IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE PRESSURE LISTED ON THE DRIVER?S DOORJAMB LABEL, THE VEHICLE HAS LIKELY BEEN DRIV

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REAR LICENSE TRIM IS CRACKED. AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS HAS AFFECTED THE REAR LICENSE TRIM DURABILITY.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SERVICE BULLETIN - AT COLD START UP, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. THIS MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS ON COLD STARTS WHERE THE ENGINE TYPICALLY HAS NOT BEEN STARTED FOR 6?8 HOURS. THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) AC

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2016 FITS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM TH

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2016 FITS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

160000 STRUCTURE

TECH LINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR, WE POSTED S/B 16-068, DRIVER?S DASHBOARD PANEL WARPED, TO ADDRESS SUZUKA-BUILT VEHICLES WITH A GAP BETWEEN THE DRIVER?S SIDE COVER AND THE DRIVER?S DASHBOARD PANEL. WE?RE NOW GETTING REPO

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHAT?S HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISN?T HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHOR

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN THE LID ASSEMBLY AND THE DRIVER?S DASHBOARD PANEL. DURING MANUFACTURING, THE END CLIPS OF SOME DRIVER?S SIDE DASHBOARD PANEL HAVE A DEFECT THAT PREVENTS THE LID ASSEMBLY FROM PROPERLY BEING SECURED.

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

DEALER MESSAGE - THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN THE LID ASSEMBLY AND THE DRIVER?S DASHBOARD PANEL. DURING MANUFACTURING, THE END CLIPS OF SOME DRIVER?S SIDE DASHBOARD PANEL HAVE A DEFECT THAT PREVENTS THE LID ASSEMBLY FROM PROPERLY BEING SECURED.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

350000 EQUIPMENT

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE WITH A REAR LICENSE TRIM THAT?S CRACKED OR BROKEN? THIS CAN HAPPEN IF YOU PULL OR PUSH ON THAT TRIM TOO HARD WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE TAILGATE. WE?RE AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND WE?RE WOR

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG, OR FUEL INJECTOR ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS MAY BE AFFECTING COMBUSTION AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG, OR FUEL INJECTOR ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS MAY BE AFFECTING COMBUSTION AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE.

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

140000 AIR BAGS

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. PLEASE RETURN CERTAIN PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SERVICE NEWS ARTICLES - HOW TO PREVENT PAINT DAMAGE FROM MOISTURE TRAPPED UNDER THE WRAP GUARD.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging System Indicator Is On with DTC P154A The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal failure). The battery sensor has an internal failure. Replace the battery sensor.

119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE BATTERY SENSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL FAILURE, RESULTING IN DTC P154A.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA FIT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

Low Beam Headlights

In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of December 15, 2010, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of model year 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit vehicles to repair the headlights.The recall will remedy a defect in the low beam headlight circuit that... Read more

HONDA FIT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA FIT across all model years (2007, 2020).

93 Total Recalls

2,727 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

234 Reported Crashes

37 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

HONDA FIT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2020	4	50	View
2019	6	194	View
2018	4	163	View
2017	0	59	View
2016 (current)	1	146
2015	4	369	View
2013	10	214	View
2012	11	130	View
2011	11	128	View
2010	12	218	View
2009	11	330	View
2008	8	280	View
2007	11	446	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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2016 HONDA FIT

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