2015 HONDA FIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
359
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
75
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HONDA FIT
The 2015 HONDA FIT has received a total of 359 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 75 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (106 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (40 complaints), and Engine (39 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 HONDA FIT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2015 HONDA FIT, potentially affecting up to 218,498 vehicles.
Recall 15V697000 — STRUCTURE
| 25,367 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 15V697000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 25,367 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 15V574000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 143,676 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Recall 15V559000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 17,796 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Recall 14V563000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 6,292 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HONDA FIT
359 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HONDA FIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 40 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My gauge cluster comes on and off when it feels like it I owned the car for 5 years about its been this way I got it checked by the honda dealer 2/20/2026 their diagnosis is it having an internal failure I am not sure why it has no recall I feel its due to poor soldering from the manufactur I am the second owner of this car please help
The fuel gauge and mileage display became inoperable. Fuel level could not be determined.
The fuel gauge and mileage display became inoperable. Fuel level could not be determined.
The information display that shows fuel level, odometer, oil life, and trip is it displaying correctly. The characters are scrambling and unable to see the available fuel amount. The problem is intermittent and getting worse. This issue is happening with many, many, many owners.
Vehicle started to jerk and stall when running and selected to reverse from drive, progressively getting worse and has since stalled in traffic from a stop at a light to acceleration fwd , and frequently stalling more from park to reverse
Safety Rating for the 2015 HONDA FIT
The 2015 HONDA FIT received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HONDA FIT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 75 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HONDA FIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A22-019 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
A22-019 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
A16-034 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
A18-027 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420
A18-027 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420
A22-002 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause a misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration misdetection and/or fuel metering, resulting...
A22-002 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors. This could result in reduced flow in the injectors and cause a misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration misdetection and/or fuel metering, resulting...
ABOM02182022 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-2016 Fit vehicles. This warranty extension covers fuel injectors to address concerns of internal wear inside one or more injectors. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the fuel injectors to 10 years...
ATI&10272021903 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY battery sensors from any 2015 Fits that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&10112021904 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting HEALTHY battery sensors from any 2015 Fits that match the criteria listed below.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HONDA FIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA FIT
- 2010 HONDA FIT — 218 complaints
- 2011 HONDA FIT — 127 complaints
- 2012 HONDA FIT — 129 complaints
- 2013 HONDA FIT — 212 complaints
- 2014 HONDA FIT — 0 complaints
- 2015 HONDA FIT (current)
- 2016 HONDA FIT — 145 complaints
- 2017 HONDA FIT — 59 complaints
- 2018 HONDA FIT — 153 complaints
- 2019 HONDA FIT — 183 complaints
- 2020 HONDA FIT — 46 complaints
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