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2018 Honda Fit problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2018 Honda Fit sits mid-pack among Fit years: 163 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 177, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 22 injuries in total across these filings.

Fuel System leads the complaint categories with 41 reports (25% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

163

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

22

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2018 compare to other Fit years?

Fit NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 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, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Honda Fit problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System4125%
Electrical System3421%
Engine2314%
Driver Assistance1912%
Other1710%
Body & Structure127%
Transmission42%
Lighting32%
Speed Control32%
Airbags21%
Steering21%
Seats11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2018 Honda Fit have recalls?

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

26V332000AirbagsMay 21, 2026 · 98,892 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

24V384000Driver AssistanceMay 31, 2024 · 114,686 units

Defect

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

23V858000Fuel SystemDecember 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

23V046000Driver AssistanceFebruary 2, 2023 · 114,686 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“My company vehicle has fluid leaking on the floor, the check engine light constantly coming on, the rear camera is intermittently inoperable and it smells like something has died in it (mold/mildew). Since I have owned the vehicle, I have reported these issues to Honda dealerships and they have…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 1, 2023 · crash

“My company vehicle has fluid leaking on the floor, the check engine light constantly coming on, the rear camera is intermittently inoperable and it smells like something has died in it (mold/mildew). Since I have owned the vehicle, I have reported these issues to Honda dealerships and they have…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 1, 2023 · crash

“My company vehicle has fluid leaking on the floor, the check engine light constantly coming on, the rear camera is intermittently inoperable and it smells like something has died in it (mold/mildew). Since I have owned the vehicle, I have reported these issues to Honda dealerships and they have…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 1, 2023 · crash

“The car will randomly shut off the ACC, collision warning, and lane assist. The dealership says this is due to an error with the fuel injection system and fuel injectors need replaced. There Was a similar recall on the 2015-2916 Honda fit, but was supposedly fixed on later cars. This is still the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 2, 2023

“I WAS ON FM529 IN THE LEFT HAND TURN LANE HEADING TOWARDS THE SOLID GREEN LIGHT, AS I WAS APPROACHING THE LIGHT I STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND NOTICED IN MY LEFT PERIPHERAL VISION A BLACK CAR WAITING TO PULL OUT. I SLOWED DOWN TO 20 MPH WHERE I PROCEEDED TO HEAD TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. THEN ALL OF A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 24, 2019 · crash

2018 Honda Fit — common questions

Is the 2018 Honda Fit reliable?

It is close to typical for the Fit: 163 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2018 Fit problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (41 complaints), electrical system (34 complaints), engine (23 complaints).

Does the 2018 Honda Fit have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Honda Fit. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2018 Honda Fit?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2018 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.