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2015 Honda FIT
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 285
- Received Jun 2014 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly44 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Instrument cluster or speedometer fails23 complaints · 8.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract15 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #15V697000Honda (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".
- Recall #15V574000Honda (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectlyFirst signal: May 2019
- Instrument cluster or speedometer failsFirst signal: Jan 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 12 crashes, 1 fire, 15 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
- Instrument cluster or speedometer fails
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
- Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Paint peels off roof and hood
- Side mirrors give poor rear visibility
- Water leaks into cabin during rain
1 more problem
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 15 |
| Total | 285 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 44 | 15% | 175.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 23 | 8.1% | 16.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.6% |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 15 | 5.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 12 | 4.2% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 11 | 3.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 10 | 3.5% | – | NHTSA recall #15V697000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 10 | 3.5% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 8 | 2.8% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 8 | 2.8% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 8 | 2.8% | – | NHTSA recall #15V574000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 2.5% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 7 | 2.5% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 6 | 2.1% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 6 | 2.1% | – | |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 5 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #15V574000 |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #15V697000October 23, 201525,367 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window; structure
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".
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.
NHTSA recall #15V574000September 15, 2015143,676 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
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).
NHTSA recall #15V559000September 3, 201517,796 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #14V563000July 30, 20146,292 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 Honda FIT.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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