2015 Honda Fit problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (78) · Fuel/Propulsion System (34) · Power Train (33)
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159 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Structure 2015-10-23 · campaign 15V697000 · 25,367 vehicles
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,
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2015-09-15 · campaign 15V574000 · 143,676 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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).
Electrical System:ignition 2015-09-03 · campaign 15V559000 · 17,796 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Air Bags:side/Window 2014-07-30 · campaign 14V563000 · 6,292 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (139)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:evaporative Emissions:hoses/Valves/Sensors 2022-06-01 · A22-019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the mil comes on with dtc p0300 (random misfire detected) or p0301âp0304 (cylinder misfire detected). carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-05-05 · Warranty Extensi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-02-18 · ABOM02182022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2022-02-18 · A22-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2022-02-18 · A21-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the mil comes on with dtc p0300 (random misfire detected) or p0301-p0304 (cylinder misfire detected).
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-02-18 · A18-027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - 2015-16 fit: mil is on with dtc p0420
Showing the 6 most recent of 139 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Electrical System“the digital gauge on the genuine honda fit instrument cluster (factory-installed) flickers or goes blank intermittently. it is a well-documented and known defect in this model. the gauge is currently being replaced and i have asked for the defective part for evidence. the gauge includes the odometer, trip computer, digital fuel gauge, and engine oi…”
2026-10-02 · Electrical System“the vehicle has experienced the same electrical/charging problem twice. the first time, three warning lights came on while i was driving. the vehicle subsequently lost electrical power and began experiencing a significant loss of acceleration. the warning lights then went off, followed by a situation where there were no warning lights displayed. th…”
2026-07-30 · Power Train“the vehicle experienced transmission drive issues accompanied by a check engine light. an independent repair facility scanned the vehicle and confirmed diagnostic trouble code p0717 for a transmission speed sensor open circuit. the failure causes unexpected loss of acceleration and erratic power delivery while driving, redlining at 45 mph, malfunct…”
2026-07-15 · Engine · 42,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 honda fit. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "check charging system" warning light illuminated. additionally, the engine start button intermittently failed to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was initially diagnosed with battery failure. however, the fai…”
2026-06-28 · Structure:body“the paint (white orchid pearl) is peeling down to the metal on three of the doors. i did have a spot on the roof repaired during the extended 7 year warranty. but this current problem happened after the warranty expired. …”
2026-06-04 · Unknown Or Other“honda confirmed my 2015 honda fit vin was part of the paint warranty extension program, yet the paint has continued to fail and spread significantly after the warranty extension expired.…”
2026-05-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“• while driving, 2015 honda fit lost acceleration and stalled. further attempts to drive showed engine would fail past 2000 rpm. • failure occurred accelerating into traffic, risking collision. • the failure was diagnosed by coggin honda orlando as an in - tank fuel pump low pressure remove and replace. • unkown if dealer referred issue to manufact…”
2026-04-30 · Unknown Or Other“the start/stop switch on my 2015 honda fit failed — a known defect acknowledged by honda through service bulletin a20-098. a faulty start/stop switch creates serious safety hazards including the inability to start the vehicle in an emergency, becoming stranded in dangerous locations such as intersections or highways, and potential inability to shut…”
2026-04-26 · Tires:sidewall“tire size 185/55/r16. the side wall of my tire has 5 areas where the tire came apart. purchased tires from walmart about 3-5 months ago…”
2026-03-25 · Electrical System“the info display that reports millage, fuel levels etc has been intermittent. when the car starts in cold and/or wet weather the display is "blued out" or it's digitized and unreadable. [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.