By NHTSA recall count, the second-generation 2009–2013 Fit has the most campaigns (10–12 per year), mostly Takata air bag inflators plus a 2009–2010 VTEC spring recall. The 2016 Fit has the fewest, with 1. Honda sold three US generations: 2007–2008, 2009–2013 and 2015–2020.
CarWhere lists 13 documented Fit issues, including 13 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
3rd generation Fit problems (2015–2020)
CVT software may damage the drive pulley shaft (recall 15V574) (2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 3rd generation (2015–2020)
- Years:
- 2015
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder, CVT
Honda recalled 143,676 vehicles, 2015 Fits built March 12, 2014 to May 12, 2015 and 2014–2015 Civics, because the CVT control software can damage the drive pulley shaft. If it breaks, the car may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock. Dealers update the transmission software free of charge.
Symptoms
- Loss of acceleration
- Unusual CVT noise
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the CVT software update is recorded
NHTSA recall: 15V574 (2015-09) · 143,676 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2]
Ignition coils may overheat and stall the engine (recall 15V559) (2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 3rd generation (2015–2020)
- Years:
- 2015
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
On 17,796 2015 Fits built December 6, 2013 to August 28, 2014, the wires inside the plug-top ignition coils can be damaged by electrical noise, overheat and stall the engine. Dealers replace the coils with a new design free of charge.
Symptoms
- Misfire or check-engine light
- Engine stall
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 15V559 (2015-09) · 17,796 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
Interior trim may interfere with curtain air bags (recalls 15V697, 14V563) (2015–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 3rd generation (2015–2020)
- Years:
- 2015–2016
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
15V697 (25,367 2015–2016 Fit LX models without a sunroof) replaces rear grab handle brackets that can puncture the curtain air bags. 14V563 (6,292 2015 Fits) replaced A-pillar covers designed for cars without curtain air bags. Both repairs are free.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the defect only shows when the air bag deploys
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 15V697 (2015-10) · 25,367 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][5]
Rearview camera may not display when started with a key (recalls 24V384, 23V046) (2018–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 3rd generation (2015–2020)
- Years:
- 2018–2020
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
A design error in the audio display power circuit can stop the rear camera image from appearing when the engine is started with a key. Recall 23V046 covered 114,686 2018–2020 Fits and 2019–2022 HR-Vs with a software update; recall 24V384 supersedes it, so cars repaired under 23V046 need the newer remedy too.
Symptoms
- No camera image in reverse after a key start
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm 24V384 is complete, not only 23V046
- Start the car with the key and test the camera
NHTSA recall: 24V384 (2024-05) · 114,686 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][7]
Low-pressure fuel pump may fail (recalls 20V314, 21V215, 23V858) (2018–2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 3rd generation (2015–2020)
- Years:
- 2018–2019
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
The fuel pump inside the tank can fail and stall the engine. Recall 20V314 (135,995 vehicles) and its expansion 21V215 (624,552) cover 2019 Fits; 23V858 (2,490,460) adds 2018–2019 Fits. Dealers replace the pump free of charge.
Symptoms
- Hard start
- Stall while driving
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 23V858 (2023-12) · 2,490,460 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8][9][10]
Front passenger seat weight sensor may crack (recalls 26V332, 24V064) (2018–2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 3rd generation (2015–2020)
- Years:
- 2018–2020
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
Recall 24V064 (750,114 vehicles) covers 2020 Fits; expansion 26V332 (98,892 units) covers 2018–2020 Fits. A cracked sensor can stop the passenger air bag from being suppressed. Dealers replace the sensor free of charge.
Symptoms
- Passenger air bag indicator wrong
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 26V332 (2026-05) · 98,892 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][12]
2nd generation Fit problems (2009–2013)
VTEC lost-motion springs may fail and stall the engine (recall 11V101) (2009–2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 2nd generation (2009–2013)
- Years:
- 2009–2010
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
Honda recalled 97,201 2009–2010 Fits because one or more of the four spring assemblies in the VTEC valvetrain can fail and stall the engine. Dealers inspect and replace the springs free of charge.
Symptoms
- Ticking from the top of the engine
- Rough idle or stall
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 11V101 (2011-02) · 97,201 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][14]
Drive shafts may corrode and break (recall 20V770) (2007–2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 2nd generation (2009–2013)
- Years:
- 2007–2013
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
The protective coating on the drive shafts may not have been applied properly, leaving them vulnerable to road salt. The 248,358-vehicle campaign covers 2007–2008 Fits with a manual transmission and 2009–2013 Fits in 22 salt-belt states and D.C., plus some Acura ILX and Civic Hybrid models. A broken shaft cuts drive power and, without the parking brake, can let the car roll. Dealers inspect and replace shafts as needed; interim letters went out February 2, 2021.
Symptoms
- Clunk on acceleration
- Sudden loss of drive
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Inspect both drive shafts for rust on cars from salt states
- Always use the parking brake until the remedy is confirmed
NHTSA recall: 20V770 (2020-12) · 248,358 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15]
Stability control may allow excessive yaw (recall 13V157) (2012–2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 2nd generation (2009–2013)
- Years:
- 2012–2013
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
With certain tires, the ESC on 2012–2013 Fit Sport and base models could allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles, which breaks FMVSS 126. Honda first recalled 43,782 Sport models and then added 48,138 base models for 91,920 in total. Dealers update the ESC software free of charge.
Symptoms
- No symptom in normal driving
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 13V157 (2013-04) · 91,920 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [16]
Passenger-side drive shaft may break on manual cars (recall 14V258) (2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 2nd generation (2009–2013)
- Years:
- 2013
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder, manual
On 1,038 2013 manual-transmission Fits built May 24 to July 5, 2013, improper heat treatment can let the passenger-side drive shaft break, cutting power. Dealers inspect and replace it free of charge.
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 14V258 (2014-05) · 1,038 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [17]
Takata driver and passenger air bag inflators (recalls 16V061, 16V346, 17V030, 18V042 and others) (2007–2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 2nd generation (2009–2013)
- Years:
- 2007–2013
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
Driver inflators on 2009–2013 Fits are covered by 16V061 (2,232,187 vehicles). Passenger inflators are covered by zone-based recalls 16V344 and 17V029 (2007–2008), 16V346 and 17V030 (2009–2012) and 18V042 and 18V661 (up to 2013). Replacement-part recalls 19V182, 19V500, 19V501 and 19V502 and install-error recalls 17V545, 18V268 and 19V378 also list the Fit.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the defect only shows when the air bag deploys
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm both inflators are done; Fits often sit unrepaired because the campaigns were regional
NHTSA recall: 16V061 (2016-02) · 2,232,187 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]
1st generation Fit problems (2007–2008)
Driver master power window switch may overheat (recalls 10V033, 13V260) (2007–2008)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 1st generation (2007–2008)
- Years:
- 2007–2008
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
Water can get into the driver door and reach the master window switch, which may overheat, smoke, melt or catch fire. Recall 10V033 (141,000 cars) added a cover; recall 13V260 (143,083 cars) re-recalled them because that fix could be insufficient, and replaced the switch.
Symptoms
- Window switch stops working
- Smoke or melting smell from the driver door
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm 13V260 is complete, not only 10V033
NHTSA recall: 13V260 (2013-06) · 143,083 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [32][33][2]
Low-beam headlights may stop working (recall 10V624) (2007–2008)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 1st generation (2007–2008)
- Years:
- 2007–2008
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L 4-cylinder
A wiring harness for the headlight switch was pulled too tight on 143,083 2007–2008 Fits, wearing the low-beam terminal until the low beams can fail. Dealers inspect and repair the terminal free of charge.
Symptoms
- Low beams flicker or go out
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Test low and high beams
NHTSA recall: 10V624 (2010-12) · 143,083 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [34]