2015 Honda FIT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FIT years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda FIT. That ranks 3rd out of 14 FIT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (118 complaints, 41%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 285owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Honda FIT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 118 | 41% | 50,000 | “fuel gauge” (31%) | $1,150 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 14% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 40 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 39 | 14% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 38 | 13% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 7% | 28,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 5% | 58,523 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 4% | 20 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | 12,341 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% | 4,867 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 41,333 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 4,982 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | 58,867 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Honda FIT recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure; air bags:side/window
Problem: 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".
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The digital gauge on the Genuine Honda Fit Instrument Cluster (factory-installed) flickers or goes blank intermittently. It is a well-documented and known defect in this model. The gauge is currently being replaced and I have asked for the defective part for evidence. The gauge includes the…
The vehicle has experienced the same electrical/charging problem twice. The first time, three warning lights came on while I was driving. The vehicle subsequently lost electrical power and began experiencing a significant loss of acceleration. The warning lights then went off, followed by a…
The vehicle experienced transmission drive issues accompanied by a Check Engine Light. An independent repair facility scanned the vehicle and confirmed diagnostic trouble code P0717 for a transmission speed sensor open circuit. The failure causes unexpected loss of acceleration and erratic power…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Charging System" warning light illuminated. Additionally, the engine start button intermittently failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was…
The paint (white orchid pearl) is peeling down to the metal on three of the doors. I did have a spot on the roof repaired during the extended 7 year warranty. But this current problem happened after the warranty expired.
Other Honda FIT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 FIT | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 FIT | 136 | 6 |
| 2018 FIT | 117 | 4 |
| 2017 FIT | 43 | 0 |
| 2016 FIT | 121 | 1 |
| 2015 | 285 | 4 |
| 2014 FIT | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 FIT | 176 | 10 |
| 2012 FIT | 113 | 11 |
| 2011 FIT | 113 | 11 |
| 2010 FIT | 184 | 12 |
| 2009 FIT | 287 | 11 |
| 2008 FIT | 217 | 8 |
| 2007 FIT | 370 | 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda FIT?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 118 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda FIT?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Honda FIT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FIT model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.