Does the 2016 Honda FIT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Honda FIT, the most recent reported on October 23, 2015 (Structure, Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda FIT?

Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (55 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (18).

How many 2016 Honda FIT complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 122 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Honda FIT recalls and problems

1 recall and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda FIT.

recalls

122

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Honda FIT recalls

Structure · Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 15V697000 · reported October 23, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 25,367 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system55
Fuel/propulsion system18
Unknown or other17
Engine12
Power train7
Tires7
Service brakes5
Air bags4
Exterior lighting4
Vehicle speed control4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 25, 2026 · Electrical system
The instrument panel on my Honda fit, which shows the mileage, gas levels, oil levels and statuses, flickers and goes completely blank when it gets cold outside. This has been determined to be the result of faulty soldering on the circuit board of Honda Fits manufactured between 2015 - 2020. I went to the Honda…

Oct 7, 2026 · Engine
- Vehicle experienced a cylinder-specific misfire (P0304) at ~60,000 miles - Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel injector, confirmed as a known issue covered by Honda Service Bulletin 22-002 - The misfire caused rough running / hesitation - As part of the service bulletin, Honda offered to replace the fuel injectors under…

Sep 12, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
I had multiple lights trigger on one day, so I took it to get the codes read. Both times I got it read it said there was an issue with the fuel injector and master cylinder. I found out online that a lot of Honda fits in my year have been recalled for the fuel injectors going out. Sadly mine wasn’t on the list so I…

Jul 30, 2026 · Tires
This is the third Dextero DTR1 that has exhibited defects described in their 2016 recall (large cracks at the sidewall/tread area). This is a fatally serious defect: I would not drive at highway speed with these tires. My first complaint resulted in my tire being replaced. my second and third complaints are thus…

Jul 16, 2026 · Tires
I filed a report earlier and uploaded photos. My right front had a bump in the middle of the tire which caused that portion of tire (1/4) to go bald and caused the car bump as you drove it. the company, […] asked for my bank routing number and account number and receipts which I provided. Afterwards, the female…

FIT model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	10	176	14	4
2015	4	285	12	1
2016	1	122	5	0
2017	0	43	0	0
2018	4	117	4	0
2019	6	138	9	1

Across all years, the 2007 FIT has the most complaints (370). All Honda FIT years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Honda FIT have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Honda FIT, the most recent reported on October 23, 2015 (Structure, Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda FIT?: Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (55 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (18).
How many 2016 Honda FIT complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 122 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.