Every 2015 Honda Fit recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 15V697000
Oct 23, 2015Structure
- Problem
- 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".
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V697000 →Power Train · NHTSA 15V574000
Sep 15, 2015Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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).
Full recall details for 15V574000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 15V559000
Mar 9, 2015Electrical System:Ignition
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V559000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 14V563000
Jul 30, 2014Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 14V563000 →
2015 Honda Fit complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Fit, reporting 12 crashes, 1 fires, 15 injuries. Honda has issued at least 139 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System117
- Fuel/Propulsion System41
- Engine40
- Unknown Or Other39
- Power Train38
- Structure21
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (38)
- Equipment (28)
- Structure (24)
- Back Over Prevention (16)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (15)
- Engine (10)
Read Honda Fit owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Honda Fit
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Fit. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Was in a car accident and was hit very hard and the seat belts didn't lock me in place and the air bags did not deploy”
2015 HONDA FITJan 20, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11502845
Injury reportedCrash
“MY FATHER WAS IN A COLLISION AT 55 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE ILLEGALLY PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN INJURY TO HIS RIB CAGE AND FRACTURE OF HIS LOWER VERTEBRA.”
2015 HONDA FITOct 22, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11270238
Injury reportedCrash
“I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE A FEW CARS AHEAD OF ME SOMEONE WAS STOPPED TO TURN LEFT. I WAS REAR ENDED BY SOMEONE IN A NISSAN ROGUE SUV WHICH HIT ME WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO PUSH MY CAR FORWARD AND SMASH ME INTO A FORD EXPLORER.”
2015 HONDA FITMay 3, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11205515
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 22 MPH IN TRAFFIC, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON THE FRONT END AND FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.”
2015 HONDA FITApr 16, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11196743
Injury reportedCrash
“CAR (FIT) WAS HIT RIGHT BEHIND DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. FIT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH WHEN HIT BY CAR WHO RAN STOP CONTROL.”
2015 HONDA FITOct 30, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11144193
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