2018 Honda FIT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FIT years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda FIT. That ranks 9th out of 14 FIT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 29%), typically at around 28,850 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 9 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 117owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 34 | 29% | 28,850 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 26% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 15% | 20,268 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 10% | 25,101 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 7,128 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 22,235 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 89,075 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 89,075 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Honda FIT recalls (4)
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Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Back over prevention:software; back over prevention:display function
Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Back over prevention:display function; back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car lost power when driving and MIL light came on. Loss of power placed myself and all those around me in a hazardous situation. Took to Honda dealer and P219A engine code came up. They completed the Carbon Buildup cleaning procedure under warranty (Bulletin 21-007). Car still had same issue after…
The lane mitigation and brake system warning lights came on. The car swerved on its own off the road to the right. It put me onto the shoulder of the highway. I had to fight the steering wheel to get the car to move to the left to get back on the road. This happened twice during busy rush hour…
Passenger airbag weight sensor (light next to radio goes on/off) intermittently not sensing adult passenger in passenger seat. Airbag may not work properly in case of accident and could cause severe injury or death of passenger. Indicator light inconsistently goes on and off. This is an active…
Purchased great condition used 2018 Fit EX on [XXX] from local non-Honda dealership. The next day, on [XXX], the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a dangerous and winding road, the battery and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed due to carbon build…
Other Honda FIT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 FIT | 36 | 4 |
| 2019 FIT | 136 | 6 |
| 2018 | 117 | 4 |
| 2017 FIT | 43 | 0 |
| 2016 FIT | 121 | 1 |
| 2015 FIT | 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 2018 Honda FIT?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda FIT?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has fewer 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.