This page covers 7 recalls, 132 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 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
The 2019 Honda Fit draws the most owner complaints around the fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. On the engine side, owners frequently report cylinder misfires, often flagged by the ECM as a specific cylinder fault, accompanied by multiple warning lights illuminating shortly after startup or while driving at low to moderate speeds. The electrical complaints center heavily on the instrument cluster going completely blank, affecting the fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter, and related displays. This happens most often in cold weather and can last anywhere from a couple of minutes to over 20 minutes before the display returns. A secondary fuel system complaint thread describes the fuel gauge malfunctioning independently, leaving drivers unable to read their fuel level. The instrument cluster blanking issue appears frequently enough that some dealers have pointed to faulty solder connections on the circuit board as the underlying cause, with a full dash unit replacement as the proposed fix.
132
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Honda Fit has 7 recalls, the most serious being a front passenger seat sensor that can misread occupant status and cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
The fuel system accounts for several recalls. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank can fail, causing the engine to stall or lose power without warning while driving. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns address the same pump failure across different populations of Fits.
There is also a rearview camera issue where the camera image fails to appear when the engine is started with a key, leaving the driver with no rear view while backing up. As with the fuel pump, an earlier repair did not fully fix the problem for all vehicles, so a follow-up recall was issued to address remaining cases.
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
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
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing rough engine running, starting problems, check engine light activation, or sudden loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace the fuel pump motor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure 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 assembly at no cost to you.
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, which could prevent fuel from reaching the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
