Honda FIT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 34 recalls and 2,201 owner complaints for the Honda FIT (model years 2007–2013, 2015–2020). The most reported problem area is air bags (536 complaints), followed by electrical system (409 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 138 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 117 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 122 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 285 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 176 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 11 | 113 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 113 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 12 | 184 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 11 | 287 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 217 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 11 | 370 | 20 | 6 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (370), 2009 (287) and 2015 (285). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (36).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Honda FIT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 536 | 12 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 409 | 13 of 13 | |
| Steering | 203 | 10 of 13 | |
| Engine | 200 | 13 of 13 | |
| Structure | 193 | 11 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 34 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2018–2020 | 98,892 |
| 24V384000 | May 31, 2024 | Back over prevention: software | 2018–2020 | 114,686 |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2020 | 750,114 |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018–2019 | 2,490,460 |
| 23V046000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Back over prevention: display function | 2018–2020 | 114,686 |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019 | 624,552 |
| 20V770000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2007–2013 | 248,358 |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019 | 135,995 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 150 complaints and a fire in 18 complaints; 146 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.