2016 HONDA FIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
145
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
29
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HONDA FIT
The 2016 HONDA FIT has received a total of 145 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 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 29 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 (51 complaints), Unknown Or Other (17 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 HONDA FIT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 HONDA FIT, potentially affecting up to 50,734 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HONDA FIT
145 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HONDA FIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresbead | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I see reported everywhere that Honda Fit 2016, including my car, has issues with defective cluster panels. Honda has issued software recalls for instrument panel issues, primarily affecting 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Pilot/Passport, and 2018-2020 Accord/Hybrid models, where incorrect software can cause blank or failing displays for speed, oil pressure, gear, and camera, requiring a free software update at a dealer to fix the issue. My car has experienced a failing and blank screen for gas and mileage, requiring replacement of the cluster panel. It has, and will, cost me hundreds of dollars to fix an issue that is apparently being fixed for free on other Honda models.
Steering wheel airbag cover gets extremely hot after driving, was told this is a serious safety concern.
1. Nexen-P185/55R16 83H 2. A bubble has formed in the sidewall. Can cause Tire blow out. 3. This is the third Nexen tire to form a bubble. I reported the last one a little over a month ago. Tire service provider to order a new tire and replace today. 4. It has not been inspected by law enforcement or investigators. 5. No, there were not.
Woke up [XXX] to a flat tire. Filled the tire and heard a hiss. We took the vehicle to NTB in Wellsburg, WV where we bought the tires. After inspection we were told two tires had "bubbles" and needed to be replaced (picture of front passenger side attached). We have ordered new Goodyears that will be here in 2 days. Side Note: we had to buy groceries, so we drove the car slowly yo Walmart in Steubenville, OH where the front tire failed. AAA (DCP Automotive) came and changed the tire/doughnut. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
P185/55R16 Tire wall coming off of the tire. Bubble created.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HONDA FIT
The 2016 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 2016 HONDA FIT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 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
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
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.
Warranty Extensi — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, 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 misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration misdetection...
Warranty Extensi — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, 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 misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, catalyst deterioration misdetection...
A16-034 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - 2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
ABOM02182022 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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...
A20-098 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored. American Honda is extending the warranty for the keyless start system on these vehicles to...
ONL6P108062019 — STRUCTURE
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V models, the exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the vehicle's exterior paint to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
A18-027 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Service bulletin - The MIL is on and DTC P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set. Faulty fuel injectors in one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and causing a false DTC P0420.
A17-005 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR IS ON WITH VSA DTC C0077-78 (LOW TIRE PRESSURE THRESHOLD REFINEMENT). IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE PRESSURE LISTED ON THE DRIVERS DOORJAMB LABEL, THE VEHICLE HAS LIKELY BEEN DRIVEN UP OR DOWN STEADY GRADES."
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HONDA FIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA FIT
- 2011 HONDA FIT — 127 complaints
- 2012 HONDA FIT — 129 complaints
- 2013 HONDA FIT — 212 complaints
- 2014 HONDA FIT — 0 complaints
- 2015 HONDA FIT — 359 complaints
- 2016 HONDA FIT (current)
- 2017 HONDA FIT — 59 complaints
- 2018 HONDA FIT — 153 complaints
- 2019 HONDA FIT — 183 complaints
- 2020 HONDA FIT — 46 complaints
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