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2015 Honda Fit problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 369 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.1 times the median Fit year — the 2015 model ranks #2 of 14 Fit years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 23 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 119 reports (32% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

369

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

21

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

23

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Fit years?

Fit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted446 complaints2007: 446 complaints2008: 280 complaints2009: 330 complaints2010: 218 complaints2011: 128 complaints2012: 130 complaints2013: 214 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 369 complaints2016: 146 complaints2017: 59 complaints2018: 163 complaints2019: 190 complaints2020: 50 complaints
Fit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Honda Fit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System11932%
Fuel System4211%
Engine4011%
Other4011%
Transmission3710%
Body & Structure216%
Airbags154%
Seat Belts123%
Speed Control82%
Brakes72%
Visibility & Wipers62%
Lighting62%
Seats62%
Steering51%
Tires & Wheels41%
Suspension10%

Does the 2015 Honda Fit have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V697000Body & StructureOctober 23, 2015 · 25,367 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".

Consequence

If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

15V574000TransmissionSeptember 15, 2015 · 143,676 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

Consequence

If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).

15V559000Electrical SystemSeptember 3, 2015 · 17,796 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.

Consequence

If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.

14V563000AirbagsJuly 30, 2014 · 6,292 units

Defect

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.

Consequence

The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT SHOWS THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE RANDOMLY DOESN'T APPEAR WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE (LESS THAN 55-ISH). THE SCREEN WILL TURN ON SOMETIME AFTER DRIVING 4-10 MILES. AT FIRST THE SCREEN WILL LOOK GARBLED, BUT THEN IT WILL BE FINE. IT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 2, 2019

“WHILE PARKING THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPACE, IT SUDDENLY SELF-ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB, AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE CAR RESULTING IN INJURIES TO BOTH THE DRIVER (2 FRACTURED NECK VERTEBRAE, 3 FRACTURED RIBS ON RIGHT SIDE, AND BROKEN LEFT FOOT) AND PASSENGER (LACERATION TO RIGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 12, 2016 · crash

“ON 7/27/2017 MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE 9PM ON 7/26. IT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THERE WERE ONLY FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP ON 7/20/2017 FOR A RIGHT FRONT STRUT REPLACEMENT. ALL UPKEEP HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 27, 2017 · fire

“PLASTIC ENGINE UNDER COVER WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW USING PLASTIC SCREWS TO HOLD IT ON. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MECHANICS RE ATTACH AND THE ITEM HAS THE SAME ISSUE. ISSUE HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES SINCE CAR PURCHASE IN 2015. PANEL COMES UNATTACHED AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND MAKES UNEXPECTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 16, 2019

“WHEN FACED WITH HEAVY IMPACT THE VEHICLE DO NOT ACTIVE THE AIR BAGS. HOWEVER, THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WERE OF SUCH MAGNITUDE THAT IT BROKE THE TRANSMISSION, THE CLUTCH HOUSING, THE FRONT BODY KIT SUCH AS FOG LIGHT , FRONT BUMPERS AND OTHER PARTS. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 14, 2014 · crash

2015 Honda Fit — common questions

Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 369 complaints put the 2015 model at #2 of 14 Fit years. It is one of the Fit years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Fit problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (119 complaints), fuel system (42 complaints), engine (40 complaints).

Does the 2015 Honda Fit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Honda Fit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Honda Fit under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Fit years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Fit years to avoid are 2007, 2015, 2009, 2008. The cleanest record among Fit years belongs to 2014.

How safe is the 2015 Honda Fit?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Honda Fit earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.