2013 Honda Fit Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1359%
• 25k–50k
  627%
• 50k–75k
  314%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Honda Fit owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I had my airbags serviced in 2016 at a Honda dealership to fix the Takata airbag recall issue. In 2023, I was hit on the front left portion of the car at an estimated 50mph, and no airbags deployed. I contacted Honda about this issue, and they said my insurance company had to do an inspection relating to the airbag failure reasons, but my insurance company said Honda would have had to send an agent to inspect. My car was totaled and sold by the insurance company. I have the official pictures from the insurance company's inspection to value the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. While the vehicle was attempting to merge, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained permanent neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front windshield, undercarriage, and hatchback needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Two months later, while attempting to merge into a traffic circle, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hatchback and bumper needed to be replaced. …

This car was in an accident, it was rear-ended by another vehicle. This Honda Fit was stopped in traffic at a construction zone in suburban cary, nc when it was hit from behind by a small truck that was going approx. 45+ MPH. The impact pushed the Fit forward into some construction materials. The truck driver was found fully responsible for the crash and was not injured. For the Fit, air bags inflated for the passenger side but none for the driver. Fortunately, the driver was the only person in the Fit. As shown in pictures (attached), the driver' seat tipped backwards from it's upright position. The head rest completely fell off and ended up in the back seat, giving the driver minimal protection. In addition, a metal bar under the driver's seat was thrust forward, causing a deep and large hematoma in the driver's leg.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden acceleration, while driving. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another which brought the vehicle to a stop. The air bag on the driver's side did not deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries due to coming in contact with the steering wheel. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was fixed, traded in, and sold. The dealer marin Honda (2 shoreline pkwy, san rafael, ca 9490[phone]) referred the contact to the manufacturer. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Takata recall Honda of seattle already replaced my Takata airbag. I was driving and hit (t-boned) another vehicle that ran a stop sign. The new airbag smoked but didn't inflate until after I was out of the car. My body hit the steering wheel, bruising my chest and stomach. Seattle police dept incident #19-283454

Takata recall: I received a letter in March 2016 that this defect could potentially kill or hurt me and my passengers. I've called the dealership on at least 3 different occasions and told the part would be in soon. I called again today, more than 6 months after getting the letter, and sat on hold from more than 15 minutes waiting for an answer about my part, stating again my safety concerns. I finally gave up and called Honda national and was told that this was such a massive recall, getting the parts is slow. So in the meantime, I drive a car that puts me and my family at risk. Today, for the first time, I was told I could get an alternative car to drive in the interim. Better, but still not comforting to know my car is not only defective, but getting a resolution is proving to be problematic and potentially dangerous to my family. My concerns are: 1. Why does it take this long? …

Takata recall purchased new to haul working dogs and outfitted with protective covers etc in order to do so. Received the safety recall for driver's airbag on March 9th and made first dealer contact in March 2016.. Due to the vehicle use, Honda dealer never provided a rental car. In mid-August I made additional contact with corporate and dealer to no avail. I then traded off the vehicle at a loss due to the feet dragging by Honda. They provided an unsafe car and failed to offer me a remedy. The dealer did offer to sell me another car at normal pricing and offered a low trade in value since they stated they could not resell my unsafe car until a repair is made. Entire dealing was very unacceptable. Faulty product with failed remedy. Never another Honda. Never lost so much money but they have no fix currently for the drivers air bag. …

"Takata recall" my daughter's car was recalled. We called a dealer in dallas, tx where the vehicle is with her at school. She is now driving a rental car until her car can be fixed due to the recall. We were told that the parts are not available until July. The car is parked at her college for the time being. We recently found out that we are relocating due to my job, on or about May 19, 2016. The car can not be driven due to the recall so I contacted Honda to see if they would pay to transport the vehicle from dallas to trussville, alabama where we will be living. I received a phone call today and the gentleman told me that Honda will not be paying to transport the vehicle. We can not drive it....how are we supposed to get it to alabama? It's not our fault that there is a recall...I feel that Honda should do something to accomodate us. The have offered no solution. …

Takata recall: it has been more than 60 days since I requested my new airbag inflator. I have not been given a date to expect replacement of my faulty airbag inflator. I asked to be let out of my lease due to this issue. I was given an appraisal on my car that would let me out after 2 more paymetns. I made those two payments. Then I was given a new appraisal saying I would have to give the dealer [Honda of seattle] $2700 to get out of my lease. I am frustrated with the double speak of the dealership. I am frustrated with the lack of information about when to expect a replacement airbag inflator. I am frustrated at the breach of trust at work here. This was a known problem, but was kept from me for 2 years of my lease, and now I am expected to pay more because of the manufacturer's error.

Takata recall: I called lithia Honda in medford , oregon three months ago and informed the service manager that I received a recall letter 9in March 2016. He said they would order the parts and inform me when the part arrived, then I could make and appointment for repair. I called yesterday for an appointment and was informed the parts were not there and they would have to order them again. I was told they did not know how long it would take for the parts to arrive because Honda controlled the parts and the dealer had no control in getting the parts. I was told to call Honda customer service. Honda is refusing to repair the car by delaying the repair. The recall letter said that driving the car is dangerous and life threatening. I need my car to get to medical appointments.

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