2016 HONDA Fit Recalls

Recall Found

All Recalls

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".

NHTSA 15V697000

Report Date

23/10/2015

Component

STRUCTURE

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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 / Corrective Action

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2016 HONDA Fit have?

The 2016 HONDA Fit currently has 1 recall according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2016 HONDA Fit recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2016 HONDA Fit vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2016 HONDA Fit has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.