NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rear grab handle brackets were manufactured incorrectly and may puncture the side curtain air bags when they deploy during a side impact.
This page covers 6 recalls, 279 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Honda Fit.
32–36 mpg combined
6.5–7.4 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2015 Honda Fit, making up the largest share of filed issues by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe warning lights illuminating unexpectedly, instrument display malfunctions, including screens that go unreadable or wash out in cold or wet conditions, and problems with the start/stop switch that leave the vehicle unable to start or, in some cases, unable to shut off. Powertrain and fuel system complaints follow at roughly equal volume. On the powertrain side, owners report sudden stalls and loss of acceleration, sometimes while merging into traffic. Fuel system reports overlap with these symptoms, with several owners describing low fuel pump pressure as the diagnosed cause of stalling events. A recurring pattern across both systems involves the vehicle cutting out at speed with little warning.
279
Total Complaints
12
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
13
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Honda Fit has 6 recalls, the most serious being a transmission software defect that can cause the drive pulley shaft to break, resulting in sudden loss of acceleration or the front wheels locking up while driving.
Two recalls involve the ignition coil system. Wires inside the plug top ignition coil can sustain damage from electrical noise, causing the coil to overheat. This can trigger the check engine light, disrupt fuel injection, or cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Three recalls center on side curtain airbag performance in a crash. On certain LX-trim vehicles without a sunroof, rear grab handle brackets were not made to spec and can puncture the side curtain airbags the moment they deploy, leaving rear-seat occupants with reduced protection. A separate but related issue on some vehicles involves grab rail brackets that may block side curtain airbag deployment entirely rather than puncturing it, with the same result for rear passengers. There is also a trim fitment problem on a narrower production window: some vehicles were assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain airbags, and the incorrect cover can interfere with how the airbag deploys in a crash, reducing its effectiveness for front-seat occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear grab handle brackets were manufactured incorrectly and may puncture the side curtain air bags when they deploy during a side impact.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
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 →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear grab handle brackets at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear grab rail brackets may not meet design specifications, potentially interfering with side curtain airbag deployment in a collision and reducing protection for rear-seat occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear grab rail bracket with one that has felt applied to prevent airbag puncture.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control software may cause damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the transmission software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wires inside the ignition coils may become damaged because they lack proper shielding against electrical noise.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition coils with new ones designed to prevent this damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition coil may not shield against electrical noise properly. Internal wires can get damaged, causing the coil to overheat and melt. This can trigger the check engine light and cause engine or fuel system problems, potentially stalling the engine.
What the fix does
The ignition coil will be replaced with a redesigned model that provides better protection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The A-pillar interior cover may be the wrong design for vehicles with side curtain air bags, potentially affecting air bag function.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar cover with the correct part if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
