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Honda Fit 2015–2020

3rd generation (GK) · GK5 (GK6 AWD, non-US)

NHTSA data through 13 August 2026991 complaints, 385 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
385
Median of reported failures
34,000 mi
Most-reported system
Electrical system (27.2%)
Recalls
11

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 10,800 and 58,400 miles.

Figure 1 · Honda Fit 2015–2020 · 385 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 93 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Honda Fit 2015–2020Histogram of 385 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 10,000 miles with 93 complaints, 24.2 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 10,800 and 58,400 miles. A further 1 complaints, 0.3 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 34,280.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 1 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
10%
2,000
25%
10,800
Median
34,280
75%
58,400
90%
87,149

Tallest bin: 93 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 385 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,0009324.2%
10,000–20,0004010.4%
20,000–30,0004110.6%
30,000–40,000297.5%
40,000–50,0004010.4%
50,000–60,0005213.5%
60,000–70,000225.7%
70,000–80,000184.7%
80,000–90,000164.2%
90,000–100,00092.3%
100,000–110,000143.6%
110,000–120,00041.0%
120,000–130,00030.8%
130,000–140,00010.3%
160,000–170,00010.3%
180,000–190,00010.3%
200,000+10.3%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 991 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015–2020 Honda Fit, and 385 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 10,800 and 58,400 miles. The median is 34,280 miles.

The most-reported areas are the electrical system (27.2% of complaints, typically around 42,000 miles), the fuel and propulsion system (14.3% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (11.2% of complaints, typically around 16,000 miles).

11 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2015–2020 Honda Fit last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2015–2020 Honda Fit were filed by 34,000 miles and 90% by 87,000 miles — figures drawn from 385 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

1 report (0.3%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Fit reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2015–2020 Fit: the 3-minute check

Generated from 385 mileage-tagged complaints, 11 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check engine on 2015–2020 cars. VTC (variable timing control) actuator rattle — a distinct metallic rattle from the front of the engine for one to two seconds at cold start, caused by the actuator's locking pin failing to hold. Well documented across…
  3. Check transmission on 2015–2017 cars. CVT start-clutch judder — shudder and hesitation during low-speed engagement from a stop, attributed to premature clutch pack wear; in worse cases delayed acceleration and failure.
  4. Check engine on 2015–2020 cars. Direct-injection carbon buildup on the intake valves, presenting as misfire and rough running; combined with fuel injector and ignition coil faults this makes the engine the leading complaint category for the generation.
  5. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 11,000 and 58,000 miles, with a median of 34,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the electrical system and the fuel and propulsion system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The fuel and propulsion system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 40,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Honda Fit 2015–2020

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Problems owners could not categorise111 reports16,0005,000–53,000Problems owners could not categorise: 111 reports, median 16,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 53,000 miles.
  2. Body structure51 reports22,00014,000–50,000Body structure: 51 reports, median 22,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 50,000 miles.
  3. Fuel and propulsion system142 reports40,00013,000–54,000Fuel and propulsion system: 142 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 54,000 miles.
  4. Electrical system270 reports42,00023,000–58,000Electrical system: 270 reports, median 42,000 miles, middle half 23,000 to 58,000 miles.
  5. Fuel system30 reports44,00030,000–100,000Fuel system: 30 reports, median 44,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 100,000 miles.
  6. Engine106 reports49,00029,000–60,000Engine: 106 reports, median 49,000 miles, middle half 29,000 to 60,000 miles.
  7. Transmission and driveline55 reports68,00018,000–89,000Transmission and driveline: 55 reports, median 68,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 89,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Electrical system27027.2%42,00023,000–58,000
Fuel and propulsion system14214.3%40,00013,000–54,000
Problems owners could not categorise11111.2%16,0005,000–53,000
Engine10610.7%49,00029,000–60,000
Transmission and driveline555.5%68,00018,000–89,000
Body structure515.1%22,00014,000–50,000
Forward collision avoidance333.3%——
Fuel system303.0%44,00030,000–100,000
Airbag system282.8%59,00018,000–78,000
Lane departure202.0%——

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Honda Fit 2015–2020 · 385 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Honda Fit 2015–2020Of 385 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 77 percent below 60,000 miles. 91 percent below 90,000 miles. 98 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 34,280 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 77% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 91% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.3% of reports (1) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

77% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 42,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 40,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 16,000 mi
  • Engine — median 49,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 22,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 18,000–89,000 mi
  • Fuel system — middle half 30,000–100,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

91% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 42,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 40,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 16,000 mi
  • Engine — median 49,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 68,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 22,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Fuel system — middle half 30,000–100,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

98% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 42,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 40,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 16,000 mi
  • Engine — median 49,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 68,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 22,000 mi
  • Fuel system — median 44,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 34,280 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The electrical system accounts for 27.2% of complaints (270 reports, 99 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 42,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 23,000 and 58,000 miles.

A single system taking 27.2% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.

The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 14.3% of complaints (142 reports, 49 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 13,000 and 54,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 11.2% of complaints (111 reports, 31 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 16,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 53,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 10.7% of complaints (106 reports, 42 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 49,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 29,000 and 60,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 5.5% of complaints (55 reports, 29 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 68,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,000 and 89,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 5.1% of complaints (51 reports, 23 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 22,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 14,000 and 50,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2015 model year drew the most — 373 complaints — while 2020 drew the fewest at 51. The median year sits at 157.

That makes 2015 an outlier: roughly 2.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 11 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (3), the fuel system (3), the reversing camera and sensors (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 991 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
50 (5.0%)
Fires
2
Injury reports
44
Fatality reports
0

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine 2015–2020

VTC (variable timing control) actuator rattle — a distinct metallic rattle from the front of the engine for one to two seconds at cold start, caused by the actuator's locking pin failing to hold. Well documented across the generation.

Transmission 2015–2017

CVT start-clutch judder — shudder and hesitation during low-speed engagement from a stop, attributed to premature clutch pack wear; in worse cases delayed acceleration and failure.

Engine 2015–2020

Direct-injection carbon buildup on the intake valves, presenting as misfire and rough running; combined with fuel injector and ignition coil faults this makes the engine the leading complaint category for the generation.

Electrical 2015–2017

No-start conditions traced to the start/stop switch and starter motor, plus intermittent right-side instrument cluster display faults. Launch-year quality was notably weak, with multiple software-related recalls on the MY2015 car.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2015373202
201614873
20175916
201816639
201919447
2020518

Recalls (11) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jul 2026 · 2018–2020 · Air BagsAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    The defect. 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 Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    What can happen. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000, reported 2026-07-06.

  2. Jul 2024 · 2018–2020 · Back Over PreventionAn inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    What can happen. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 24V384000, reported 2024-07-08.

  3. Mar 2024 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. 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 Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000, reported 2024-03-29.

  4. Mar 2024 · 2020 · Air BagsAn air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    The defect. 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 vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    What can happen. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. 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. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000, reported 2024-03-28.

  5. Mar 2023 · 2018–2020 · Back Over PreventionAn inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    What can happen. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

    NHTSA campaign 23V046000, reported 2023-03-13.

  6. May 2021 · 2019 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

    NHTSA campaign 21V215000, reported 2021-05-18.

  7. Jul 2020 · 2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    NHTSA campaign 20V314000, reported 2020-07-22.

  8. Dec 2015 · 2015–2016 · StructureIf the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".

    What can happen. If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

    NHTSA campaign 15V697000, reported 2015-12-18.

  9. Nov 2015 · 2015 · Power TrainIf the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

    What can happen. If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).

    NHTSA campaign 15V574000, reported 2015-11-02.

  10. Oct 2015 · 2015 · Electrical SystemIf the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.

    What can happen. If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.

    NHTSA campaign 15V559000, reported 2015-10-09.

  11. Sep 2014 · 2015 · Air BagsThe affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating…

    The defect. American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.

    What can happen. The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.

    NHTSA campaign 14V563000, reported 2014-09-25.

What owners reported

The seat belt buckles on the rear center and rear driver side seat are reversed. The buckle imprinted with the word center is on the rear driver side and the rear driver seat buckle is on the center. The bracket that holds both buckles is not symmetrical. Dealer stated that Honda corp told to rotate bracket 180…

2015 · 4 miles · Seat belts

The new car turns out to have been infested with fleas. I did not notice this when i test-drove the car on wednesday, june 11. During the drive home on june 13, i noticed what i though were fruit flies (or some other insect that size and are brown and oblong in shape) on my wrists, which i waved out the window. Later…

2015 · 8 miles · Body structure

Rear left seat belt buckle and rear center seat belt buckle are installed reversed, center is on left, left is center which makes for extreme difficulties for children to safely buckle and unbuckle their seat belts. My son is 11 and found it difficult. Also it's extremely uncomfortable for him to sit there with the…

2015 · 10 miles · Seat belts

I read online that rear seatbelts were being installed incorrectly in mexico Honda plant (ceyla, mexico). So, i tried out the belts. One seatbelt does no work at all !! The left 'female' piece does not have anything inside of it that locks in the male belt piece, rendering it useless. It is empty inside, so no…

2015 · 30 miles · Seat belts

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