2015 Honda Fit
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 116 of 283 complaints (41%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (12) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 0 in 2014 to 283 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,000–2,150 | 650 | 1,750–1,950 | 1,750–1,950 | 1,750–1,950 | |
| Combined MPG/MPGe | 29–31 | 118 | 32–36 | 32–36 | 32–36 | |
| City / Highway MPG/MPGe | 27–28 / 33–35 | 132 / 105 | 29–33 / 36–40 | 29–33 / 36–40 | 29–33 / 36–40 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 292–305 | 0 | 250–282 | 250–282 | 247–281 | |
| Complaints filed | 176 | 0 | 283 | 119 | 42 | |
| Recalls issued | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Fit have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Honda Fit?
Electrical: 116 of 283 NHTSA complaints (41%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda Fit get?
EPA rates it 32–36 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Honda Fit?
EPA estimates $1,750–$1,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 32 mpg | 37 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 261 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 29 mpg (low) | 36 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | $1,950 (high) | 282 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 33 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | $1,750 (low) | 250 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 42 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 26 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 25 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; STRUCTURE · Campaign 15V697000 · Oct 23, 2015
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 vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Campaign 15V574000 · Sep 15, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 15V559000 · Sep 3, 2015
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 14V563000 · Sep 12, 2014
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.