This page covers 6 recalls, 111 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Honda Fit.
31–36 mpg combined
6.5–7.6 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
Complaints about the 2018 Honda Fit cluster around two main areas: the electrical system and the fuel/propulsion system. On the electrical side, owners frequently report the instrument panel cluster going dark or malfunctioning intermittently, with the odometer, fuel gauge, and fuel economy display all affected, some describe symptoms that worsen over time before eventually becoming persistent. The Honda Sensing camera system also draws repeated complaints, with owners reporting that the unit fails and disables adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist simultaneously. On the fuel and propulsion side, owners describe the vehicle entering a reduced-power mode unexpectedly, stalling at the roadside, and sometimes failing to restart right away, with a noticeable fuel odor noted in several reports. A smaller number of engine complaints follow similar patterns around unexpected power loss and stalling.
111
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Honda Fit has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger seat sensor, which can misread occupant weight and cause the passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
The fuel system also has a concern: the fuel pump can fail while the car is moving, cutting power to the engine and stalling the vehicle without warning. On the visibility side, a voltage drop when starting the engine with a key can prevent the display audio system from powering on, which means the rearview camera image never appears on screen when backing up. Prior repair attempts for this rearview camera issue did not fully resolve the problem for some vehicles, leading to a follow-up recall. Together, these camera-related recalls cover the same underlying failure: the driver backs up with no camera feed and reduced awareness of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display when you start the engine with a key due to a design issue in the audio display power circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display audio unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When engine starting causes battery voltage to drop, the display audio system may fail to start, preventing the rearview camera image from appearing on the screen while reversing.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the display audio software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display audio unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During engine starting, battery voltage may drop temporarily. When this happens, the display audio system may fail to start, preventing the rearview camera image from appearing on screen when reversing.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your display audio system software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
