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2016 Honda Fit recalls & problems

The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 safety recall and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (56 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints122filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2016 Honda Fit in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

StructureOct 23, 2015

Structure

Recall 15V69700025,367 vehicles

Problem
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".
Risk
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.
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.

Components: Structure; Air bags › Side/window

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2016 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%
2016 Honda Fit NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2016 Honda Fit NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Fit

36mpg combined
City / highway33 / 40 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,850/year to fuel

Fit

34mpg combined
City / highway32 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Fit

32mpg combined
City / highway29 / 36 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Instrument panel › Fuel gauge › Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit5600043,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1810054,000 mi
Unknown or other1700134,330 mi
Engine1200044,000 mi
Power train700034,280 mi
TiresSidewall; Tread/belt7000—
Service brakes5200—
Wheels400013,814 mi
Air bags4101—
Vehicle speed control4201—
Exterior lightingHeadlights4000—
StructureBody3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations