Model year
2020 Honda Fit
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 36 complaints for the 2020 Honda Fit (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), ENGINE (6). NHTSA rated the 5 HB FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 31–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$2,150, 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
26V332000 · May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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…
24V384000 · May 31, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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…
23V046000 · Feb 2, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
Complaints
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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
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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 · 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 | 31 | 36 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Fit · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
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