NHTSA lists 120 complaints for the 2016 Honda FIT, 5 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HONDA FIT.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 57 | 47.5% | 0.99 |
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| mechanical failure | 33 | 27.5% | 0.84 |
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| loss of control | 8 | 6.7% | 0.94 |
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| restraint or airbag | 6 | 5.0% | 0.94 |
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| structural or corrosion | 5 | 4.2% | 0.77 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 2.5% | 0.97 |
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| unclear | 3 | 2.5% | 0.81 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 1.7% | 0.71 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 1.7% | 1.00 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 0.8% | 0.73 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| low | 64 | 53.3% | 0.75 |
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| moderate | 51 | 42.5% | 0.81 |
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| high | 5 | 4.2% | 1.00 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 120 tagged complaints of 120 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2015-10-23. Systems: AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE.
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 (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
94 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 23 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 |
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| STRUCTURE | 16 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 |
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| AIR BAGS | 9 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
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| ENGINE | 5 |
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10237806
Date: 2023-06-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301A?A A P0304 (cylinder misfire detected) due to carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
10215486
Date: 2022-06-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
"Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved injector design that addresses the failures that may have
10215233
Date: 2022-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301A?A A P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
10215234
Date: 2022-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301A?A A P0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
10213565
Date: 2022-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
"Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause misfire, air/fuel rati
10208155
Date: 2022-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
10208156
Date: 2022-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420
10208197
Date: 2022-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).
10208198
Date: 2022-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN.
Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause a misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deteriora
10208201
Date: 2022-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-2016 Fit vehicles. This warranty extension covers fuel injectors to address concerns of internal wear inside one or more injectors. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the f