This page covers 4 recalls, 32 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 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 most common theme across 2020 Honda Fit complaints centers on the instrument cluster and driver-facing displays. Owners frequently describe the odometer, fuel gauge, and other readouts flickering, scrambling, or going blank, symptoms that tend to appear more often in cold temperatures and may clear up once the engine warms. The forward collision avoidance system draws the next-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting that the camera-based safety suite, including lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking, can drop offline entirely, disabling multiple features at once. Engine complaints round out the top reported systems, though the narratives don't point to a single dominant symptom there. A smaller number of owners describe power steering behaving erratically, with the wheel stiffening and producing grinding or hissing sounds during turns, making the car noticeably harder to control.
32
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Honda Fit has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger seat sensor, which can cause the passenger airbag to deploy unintentionally in a crash and raise the risk of injury.
The other two recalls both address the rearview camera failing to display when the engine is started with a key, leaving the driver without rear visibility when reversing. A prior repair attempt did not fully resolve this issue, which is why two separate recalls exist for the same problem.
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 front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors 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.
