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Honda Fit
Model Overview
The subcompact Fit is not just another economy car. Sure, it's small and simple, but its smart design endows it with a vast interior relative to its competition. While not a sporty car by any stretch, its lightweight body and eager little motor combine to make it fun a lot of fun in city driving. Still, you can drive the pants off this little hatchback and it will still get great fuel economy.
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Londoner-ON
Superb Engineering - Well Done, Honda !
December 01, 2017
DX
Overall Score
This is my daughter's car, but I'm doing the (very little) maintenance and I have driven it a couple of times.
I'm straining to think of a bad thing to say about this peppy little runabout. I guess the HP is average for its class so some may complain about this, but they really shouldn't because this is a sub-compact and it still feels quick on its feet. Looks are also a bit quirky - a Japanese version of cute, but this can also be a plus for some.
It's a pleasure to drive, so nimble in city traffic that it reduces the stress, it's more spacious inside than many larger vehicles. At 11 years of age when many other vehicles are retiring or already retired, this one still looks and works great. Never had any mechanical issues with it, no rattles or major rusting. This is the definition of a well made car.
Comfort
8
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-305
Recall date
2024-05-30
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HQ13 / HQ14
Units Affected:
23,792
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the battery voltage could drop when starting the engine. If this happens, the display audio system may not start. As a result, the rearview image will not appear on the display screen when reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2023-041. The software update completed by a Honda dealer during recalls HP35 and HP36 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-041) may not have been effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the display audio software.
Recall number
2024-059
Recall date
2024-02-01
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
66,846
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to.
Note: If the weight sensor fails, the SRS warning light would turn on in the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an inspection if the SRS warning light is on. If the SRS warning light is on due to a faulty weight sensor, the weight sensor will be replaced. When repair parts are available, Honda will send you a second letter. They will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front seat weight sensor.
Recall number
2023-679
Recall date
2023-12-18
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
298,262
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part.
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall nos. 2020-236 and 2021-182.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel pump motor.
Recall number
2023-041
Recall date
2023-02-02
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HP35 / HP36
Units Affected:
23,792
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the battery voltage could drop when starting the engine. If this happens, the display audio system may not start. As a result, the rearview image will not appear on the display screen when reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the display audio software.
Recall number
2021-182
Recall date
2021-03-26
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
80,176
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-236.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump motor.
Recall number
2020-236
Recall date
2020-05-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
10,459
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump motor.
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2019-323
Recall date
2019-06-28
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
222,662
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Note: This is a new recall campaign that includes vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced under a previous recall or had a replacement airbag installed. The previous recall provided an interim (short-term) repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with the final repair parts provided in this recall.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or passenger-front airbag inflator.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2018-523
Recall date
2018-09-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
263,289
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator.
Recall number
2018-001
Recall date
2018-01-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
129,348
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. For the GL1800 model, dealers will replace the airbag module. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2017-009
Recall date
2017-01-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
428,641
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2016-046
Recall date
2016-02-01
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
269,201
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect/replace the driver’s frontal airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2015-499
Recall date
2015-10-23
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HM53
Units Affected:
8,081
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear grab rail brackets may not have been manufactured to design specifications. In the event of a collision, they could interfere with side curtain airbag deployment and could result in a rear-seat occupant not receiving the intended protection from the side curtain airbag, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear grab rail bracket with one that has felt applied to prevent a puncture of the side curtain airbag.
Recall number
2015-401
Recall date
2015-09-14
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
25,480
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission, the drive pulley shaft could be subjected to high stress during certain operation modes. During the manufacturing of the drive pulley shaft, some parts may have been produced at the lower end of the hardness specification. If shafts with lower hardness are repeatedly subjected to the specific high pressure modes, it could result in the shaft breaking during operation. If the drive pulley shaft were to break, it could result in a loss of propulsion or the front wheels locking up while driving, which would increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a CVT software update that contains a stress reduction program.
Recall number
2015-389
Recall date
2015-09-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HM47
Units Affected:
992
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the plug top ignition coil (PTC) may not provide sufficient protection against electrical noise and wires inside the coil could be damaged as a result. If this occurs, the coil could overheat and melt, potentially causing the check engine light to illuminate, and/or the engine or fuel injection system to malfunction. This could result in an engine stall resulting in loss of motive power which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the plug top ignition coil (PTC) with a new PTC of a different design.
Recall number
2014-345
Recall date
2014-08-11
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
77,594
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Vehicles will receive a special extended warranty coverage of 10 years/240,000 km from first registration. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the electric power steering module replaced.
Recall number
2014-178
Recall date
2014-05-20
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
360
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the passenger side driveshaft could fracture and separate. If this were to occur while the vehicle is being driven, it could result in a loss of motive power. If this were to occur while the vehicle is parked on an incline without the parking brake applied, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. Both situations could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace affected driveshafts.
Recall number
2013-239
Recall date
2013-07-05
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
8,871
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system may not function as intended. In some instances, this could allow the tires to lose traction and the vehicle to skid without intervention by the VSA system. If the vehicle strikes a curb or slides off the roadway, it could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Vehicle Stability Assist software.
Recall number
2013-216
Recall date
2013-06-21
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
34,881
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, water may enter the driver's power window master switch. Although Honda previously attempted to remedy this problem by installing a plastic cover over the switch, this fix was inadequate. Water intrusion could cause the switch to overheat, which may result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver’s power window master switch. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2010025. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
Recall number
2013-131
Recall date
2013-04-23
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,016
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
On certain Honda Fit Sport models, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system may not function as intended. In some instances, this could allow the tires to lose traction and the vehicle to skid without intervention by the VSA system. If the vehicle strikes a curb or slides off the roadway, it could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Vehicle Stability Assist software.
Recall number
2011-070
Recall date
2011-02-17
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HL12
Units Affected:
14,640
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a spring in the lost motion spring assemblies in the variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) system may bind. As a result, the lost motion spring could fracture. In the worst case parts from a broken spring could become caught in the camshaft, causing the engine to stall without the ability to be restarted. Lost propulsion from the engine, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, may increase the risk of a collision causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the four lost motion spring assemblies."
Recall number
2010-025
Recall date
2010-02-01
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HK92
Units Affected:
34,881
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, under severe conditions water may enter the driver's window and reach the master power window switch. If the master power switch is damaged as a result of water intrusion it may result in a failure of the switch and overheating. An overheating switch can cause smoke, melting and fire which could result in property damage and personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install an external cover to prevent water from entering the switch. Damaged switches will be replaced and cover installed. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2013216.
Recall number
2007-388
Recall date
2007-12-05
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
25,780
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the wire harness for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) and the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) is routed underneath the carpet on the driver's side floorboard. In areas where road salt is used, salt from the snow on the drivers shoes will melt and may penetrate the carpet and leak into the wire harness. If the harness is exposed to salt brine, corrosion may occur and the wire may break causing the Safety Restraint System (SRS) indicator light to illuminate. A failure of the ODS and OPDS may not detect the presence of a child seat or an out-of-position passenger and deployment of both the front seat passenger's frontal and side airbags will not be suppressed. In the event of a crash, a deploying front passenger airbag or front passenger's side airbag will increase the risk of injury to small or out-of-position occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the wire harness. If there is no corrosion, the harness will be re-insulated; if corrosion is evident, the wire harness will be replaced.
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