The most-reported Fit run is 3HGGK5H88FM (2015 builds) with 22 complaints, 6.9× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 26% of reports; 2015 is the worst model year at 6.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for Fit model years 2007–2020.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda Fit has 617 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Fit complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3HGGK5H88FM•••••• | 2015 | 4 | — | |
| JHMGD38647S•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| JHMGD38617S•••••• | 2007 | 1 | 1 | |
| JHMGD38677S•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 3HGGK5H85FM•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 3HGGK5H87FM•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 3HGGK5H80FM•••••• | 2015 | 2 | — | |
| JHMGD38607S•••••• | 2007 | 5 | — | |
| 3HGGK5H86FM•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| JHMGD38697S•••••• | 2007 | — | 1 | |
| 3HGGK5H89FM•••••• | 2015 | 3 | — | |
| JHMGE88429S•••••• | 2009 | 4 | — |
Each of the other 605 Fit runs has 15 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 141 Fit VINs so far, most often 2015, 2009, 2018 builds; 9 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Honda Fit the gap between build years is 4.8×: a 2015 car draws 6.3 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 133 | 35 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 117 | 57 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 43 | 32 | — | |
| 2016 | 118 | 50 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 272 | 43 | 12 | |
| 2013 | 157 | 42 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 102 | 44 | 6 | |
| 2011 | 106 | 52 | 8 | |
| 2010 | 171 | 73 | 18 | |
| 2009 | 244 | 80 | 20 | |
| 2008 | 181 | 46 | 23 | |
| 2007 | 317 | 57 | 19 |
Heaviest year here is 2015 at 6.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 26% of everything Honda Fit owners report: Air Bags, 499 of 1,997 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 66 | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7 | |
| Power Train | 11 | 1 | |
| Steering | 12 | — | |
| Engine | 8 | 4 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 3 | |
| Structure | 11 | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 34 recall campaigns on the Honda Fit; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2013. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 20V770000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2007–2013 |
| 18V268000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2007–2013 |
| 16V061000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2009–2013 |
| 19V378000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2009–2013 |
| 18V042000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2009–2013 |
| 19V500000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2009–2013 |
20V770000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2007: 13 years on the road before the recall.
The Fit against its rivals
The Fit draws 3.2 complaints per production run; the Fiat 500L 3.8. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fit | 1,997 | 617 | 6.8% | |
| Fiat 500L | 197 | 52 | 2.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 1,997 reports on the Honda Fit, 6.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Honda Fit | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,997 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 136 (6.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 18 (0.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 131 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Honda Fit share of that is 1,997 complaints over 617 runs, 0.18% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Honda Fit VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,997 NHTSA complaints from 617 Fit runs and 34 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Fit production run has the most complaints?
3HGGK5H88FM, a 2015 build, with 22 complaints, 4 of them after a crash. The typical Fit run has 3.2.
Which Fit years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2015 is heaviest at 6.3 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.3.
Does the Fit get more complaints than the Fiat 500L?
No: 3.2 complaints per production run for the Fit against 3.8 for the Fiat 500L.
How many Fit complaints involve a crash?
6.8% of 1,997 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 18 involved a fire.
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