Honda Fit Problems by Year

We compared every Honda Fit model year from 2007–2020 using 2,198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 34 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007 and 2015, which drew far more complaints than other Fit years at the same age. The best years are 2017, 2020 and 2011.

13model years
2,198complaints
34recalls
2007, 2015worst years
2017, 2020best years

Complaints by model year

20072008200920102011201220132015201620172018201920203702172871841131131762851214311713636
Owner complaints per model year, Honda Fit. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202036−59%4Collision AvoidanceGood
20191361.2×6Fuel SystemAverage
2018117−19%4Fuel SystemAverage
201743−73%—ElectricalGood
2016121−30%1ElectricalAverage
20152851.5×4ElectricalCaution
2013176typical10AirbagAverage
2012113−34%11AirbagAverage
2011113−38%11AirbagAverage
2010184typical12AirbagAverage
20092871.4×11AirbagAverage
2008217typical8AirbagAverage
20073701.6×11SteeringCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Fit year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda Fit problems

Latest Honda Fit recalls

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-384 · May 31, 2024 · 114,686 vehicles

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.

Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 24V-064 · Feb 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 23V-046 · Feb 2, 2023 · 114,686 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.

Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

All 34 Honda Fit recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Fit should you avoid?

2007 and 2015 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Fit years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Honda Fit?

2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other Fit years at the same age, followed by 2020 and 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda Fit problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (536), electrical system (407) and engine & cooling (233). Airbag complaints peak in the 2009 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda Fit had?

34 recalls across 2007–2020. The model year with the most is 2010. See all Honda Fit recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.