Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 176 of 176 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 80 of 176 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
92 complaint records1 fire report6 crash reports
"2013 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. *SMD..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Electrical system
22 complaint records3 fire reports1 crash report
"DASH BOARD NOT VISIBLE WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHT LIGHT. NO DAYLIGHT LIGHTING CONTROL FOR DASHBOARD. UNABLE TO READ GAUGES OR WARNINGS. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
15 complaint records1 crash report
"The coil component for the spark plug melted completely which caused the vehicle to stop working leaving me stranded on the side of the road...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 opened Apr 2019 | closed Sep 2024 | Air Bags | Electrical overstress - led to recall 20V024 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V770000 | Power Train | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles... | Normally free |
| 19V502000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic... | Normally free |
| 19V500000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and... | Normally free |
| 19V378000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic... | Normally free |
| 18V661000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV... | Normally free |
| 18V268000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012... | Normally free |
| 18V042000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic,... | Normally free |
| 16V061000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014... | Normally free |
Show 2 more recall campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V258000 | Power Train | American Honda Motor Co., Ltd, (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured May 24, 2013, through July 5, 2013, and equipped with a manual transmission. | Normally free |
| 13V157000 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013, and model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit base vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2011, through... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020610 2020-12-10 | Powertrain | 75,460 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the paint on the front axle shafts could delaminate or become damaged by road debris. As a result the axle shaft could corrode. |
| 2019420 2019-08-21 | Other | 5,327 | Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. |
| 2018523 2018-09-27 | Airbag | 263,289 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2016046 2016-02-01 | Airbag | 269,201 | On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. |
| 2014178 2014-05-20 | Powertrain | 360 | On certain vehicles, the passenger side driveshaft could fracture and separate. If this were to occur while the vehicle is being driven, it could result in a loss of motive power. |
Show 2 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013239 2013-07-05 | Other | 8,871 | On certain vehicles, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system may not function as intended. In some instances, this could allow the tires to lose traction and the vehicle to skid without intervention by the VSA system. |
| 2013131 2013-04-23 | Other | 2,016 | On certain Honda Fit Sport models, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system may not function as intended. In some instances, this could allow the tires to lose traction and the vehicle to skid without intervention by the VSA system. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-048 Feb 2026 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models. | |
| A07-030 Jan 2021 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye" | |
| A20-011 Mar 2020 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. | |
| A20-016 Mar 2020 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. | |
| 19-003-1 Aug 2019 | Air Bags | Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) |
Show 39 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-115 May 2019 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. | |
| A19-002 Jan 2019 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. | |
| A18100B Oct 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. | |
| A18-055 Jun 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. | |
| A18-048 May 2018 | Equipment | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. | |
| ATS160714 Feb 2017 | Engine | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF YOU RUN ACROSS A SPARK PLUG THATS LOOSE OR HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD BEFORE REACHING THE FIRST SERVICE INTERVAL (GENERALLY AT 105K), CHANCES ARE IT WASNT TORQUED ENOUGH WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. | |
| A05-032 Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| ATS160714 Oct 2016 | Electrical System | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF YOU RUN ACROSS A SPARK PLUG THATS LOOSE OR HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD BEFORE REACHING THE FIRST SERVICE INTERVAL (GENERALLY AT 105K), CHANCES ARE IT WASNT TORQUED ENOUGH WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. | |
| TAKATA_HAWAII FL Sep 2016 | Air Bags | FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_HAWAII PO Sep 2016 | Equipment | POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_FLORIDA D Aug 2016 | Equipment | LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_TEXT MESS Aug 2016 | Equipment | TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_HAWAII NE Aug 2016 | Air Bags | ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| ATS160714 Jul 2016 | Electrical System | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF YOU RUN ACROSS A SPARK PLUG THATS LOOSE OR HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD BEFORE REACHING THE FIRST SERVICE INTERVAL (GENERALLY AT 105K), CHANCES ARE IT WASNT TORQUED ENOUGH WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. | |
| A-HNS-03252016-3 Mar 2016 | Air Bags | "DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-016). | |
| A-HNS-03182016-3 Mar 2016 | Air Bags | "DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-016). | |
| A-HNS-02262016-3 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL. | |
| A-AN-02252016-30 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | "DEALER MESSAGE - AS STATED IN THE STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A, DEALERS CAN GROUND OFF LEASE VEHICLES AND SELL IT BACK TO THE CUSTOMER. | |
| AAN-02252016-302 Feb 2016 | Equipment | DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE. | |
| A-HNS-02192016-3 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-016). | |
| A-CA-02152016-30 Feb 2016 | Equipment | "DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. | |
| A-HPS-02162016-3 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED. | |
| A-HPS-02122016-3 Feb 2016 | Unknown Or Other | DEALER MESSAGE - PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION. | |
| A-JCR-02112016-3 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. | |
| A-FTD-02052016-3 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | "DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. | |
| A-JCR-02052016-3 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | "DEALER MESSAGE - WEVE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WEVE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE AND... | |
| A-HPS-02042016-9 Feb 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - CERTAIN VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE DRIVER'S AIRBG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL ARE UNDER STOP SALE. | |
| A-JCR-020302016- Feb 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION AFFECTED VEHICLES. | |
| A16-016 Jan 2016 | Air Bags | SERVICE BULLETIN - AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE, SPRAYING SHRAPNEL AT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. | |
| A-CA-01302016-90 Jan 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. | |
| 14-004 Mar 2015 | Electrical System | HONDA 2013 FIT EV PLUG IN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. PRODUCT UPDATE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED FOR ABOVE MODEL. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ADDRESS CARD FOR AFFECTED VIN. *LJ | |
| Service Bulletin Dec 2014 | Tires | Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Jun 2014 | Equipment | Dealer message - On May 15, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 1,038 2013 Fit vehicles. Please refer to the attached Q&A File for additional details related to this Safety Recall. | |
| FAQ - 2013 Fit M Jun 2014 | Equipment | 2013 Fit M/T Right Driveshaft Safety Recall Q&A | |
| Service Bulletin May 2014 | Power Train | Service bulletin - Due to improper heat treatment, cracks may form, which can cause the right-side driveshaft to become inoperable when engine power is applied. | |
| DLR MSG - Honda May 2014 | Equipment | Dealer message - Today, May 15, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 1,038 2013 Fit vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-024, Safety Recall: Right-Side Driveshaft prior to sale. | |
| SB-14-004 Feb 2014 | Electrical System | HONDA: INLET TEMPERATURE CAN INCREASE TO A POINT WHERE VEHICLE STOPS CHARGING AND PROTECTS TERMINAL FROM OVERHEATING, IF CONNECTION BETWEEN CHARGER AND CHARGE INLET TERMINAL IS POOR AND VEHICLE FAILS TO FULLY CHARGE. MODEL 2013 FIT EV. *PE | |
| Service Bulletin Feb 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. | |
| IN-0221 Feb 2014 | Electrical System | HONDA: THERE IS A POOR CONNECTION BETWEEN CHARGE INLET TERMINAL, ON VEHICLE AND CHARGERS, THAT TRIGGER OVERHEAT FAILSAFE DURING RECHARGING DUE TO EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE. MODEL 2013 FIT EV. *PE |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 10 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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