This page covers 8 recalls, 112 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Honda Fit.
29–31 mpg combined
7.6–8.1 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2011 Honda Fit centers heavily on the airbag system, which accounts for the majority of reports filed for this model year. Owners most commonly describe the airbag warning light illuminating and staying on, often accompanied by a message indicating the passenger airbag is disabled. Several reports tie this to broader electrical behavior, owners describe the radio, headlights, and power steering cutting in and out intermittently during the same events. The powertrain is the second most-reported system, with owners describing stalling, excessive oil consumption, and fuel gauge inaccuracies, along with a smaller cluster of reports about driveshaft failure at moderate mileage. A handful of steering complaints overlap with the electrical loss reports, where owners describe losing power steering assist temporarily before systems restore on their own.
112
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Honda Fit has 8 recalls, the most serious being a defect in the front airbag inflators, both driver and passenger side, where the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue spans several related recalls. The core problem is a faulty inflator that can explode rather than deploy cleanly. Three additional recalls address a separate but connected concern: replacement passenger airbag inflators installed at dealerships during earlier repair attempts may have been fitted incorrectly, meaning the airbag can fail to deploy properly in a crash. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple rounds of follow-up recalls exist for the same component.
On the mechanical side, the driveshaft can crack and break, causing a sudden loss of drive power while moving. If the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied and the driveshaft fails, the car can roll away on its own.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective coating on drive shafts may not have been applied correctly during manufacturing, leaving them vulnerable to damage from road salt and contaminants, which could cause the drive shaft to break.
What the fix does
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect your drive shafts and replace the left or right drive shaft if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Replacement passenger front air bag inflators may have been incorrectly installed at one dealership, potentially affecting proper deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost when parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
