Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Honda Fit owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Electrical Fire.Happened Friday 6/5/26 sometime after I parked for the night. Vehicle was parked for the night. I went out the next day and the key fob nor the key would open the door. To try and see what might be jammed, I went and looked in the passenger side window and saw the damage.
Last evening the interior vehicle power (headlights, dash lights, AC/heat fan) intermittently flashed off then back on while driving...when this happened as I arrived home, I completely lost power steering (electronic power steering warning light came on) and could barely turn the steering wheel. Thankfully I was moving at relatively slow speed when I lost power steering, but this could certainly be a life hazard at higher speeds.
My 2013 Honda Fit has only 76,000 on it. While driving the radio shut off, head lights dimmed, dash board lights flickered and I lost power steering. Took it to the Honda service station in jasper alabama and they could not find the problem. The engine light and steering wheel with exclamation point showed up on the dash board. Car looses power steering while driving for a few seconds and then comes back on. This is very dangerous. With a vehicle with less than 80,000 miles on it this should be recalled as I am not the only one on this forum to have a complaint about this exact issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the warning indicators illuminated for the electronic stability control, traction, and brake lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the vsa module failed to function and needed to be replaced. In addition, the battery continued to have a low voltage and was replaced; however, the contact was uncertain if the failure would recur. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls for the electrical system. The contact was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 13V157000 (electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 32,300.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The failure occurred three times. The diagnosis of the vehicle was that the battery was discharged. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. There was not a second diagnosis offered by the dealership. The failure mileage was 1,900 and the current mileage was 1,900. The consumer stated the air bag issue has not been resolved. It has been over 90 days. Updated 08/02/16. Updated08/1/2017
I bumped into a raised median and the airbag came out and the wheels got stuck in the median. On wheeler road. At 10 to 20 MPH. I have an airbag recall but I have tried contacting you by phone and mail but it wouldn't accept my phone #. I got huge bruises and smoke inhalation from the airbag going off. It shouldn't have. The radio and seatbelt doesn't work either guess it affected the electrical system. Please help me. Thank you, [redacted]
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the front of the vehicle seized after the brake pedal was depressed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed however the rotors, the brake pads, and the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,653. Updated 02/10/16
Spark plugs blew out they were not torqued correctly. Honda knows and has known about this problem since at least July of 2016 (according the their technical service bulletins . Honda has not even sent out letters to customers that have these 2013 Honda fits. I leased the car in April of 2014 in January 2017 while driving on the freeway it suddenly would not accelerate and I was almost hit by a semi. This is a safety issue
Battery dies. Had it professionally recharged, lasted 6 weeks and began dying again. Had to jump start numerous times. Now battery is ruined and I need a new alternator and new battery. Car is 4 years old with less than 30,000 miles. I am 2nd owner, bought it in 11/2016 at 24,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the ignition switch malfunctioned and the key became stuck after turning off the engine. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where the key was removed from the ignition. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Electrical complaints in other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Honda Fit?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Honda Fit, 13% of the model year's 176 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Fit electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2013 Honda Fit, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Fit electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 26,000 miles, and 47% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.