Model year
2016 Honda Fit
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 121 complaints for the 2016 Honda Fit (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (51), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (18), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 5 HB FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 32–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$2,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 370 complaints
- 2008 217 complaints
- 2009 287 complaints
- 2010 184 complaints
- 2011 113 complaints
- 2012 113 complaints
- 2013 176 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 285 complaints
- 2016 121 complaints
- 2017 43 complaints
- 2018 117 complaints
- 2019 136 complaints
- 2020 36 complaints
Recalls
15V697000 · Oct 23, 2015
STRUCTURE; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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…
Complaints
121 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Fit · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 | 40 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
| Fit · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 37 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
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Check a vehicle
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