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2016 Honda Fit: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

1Safety recalls
120Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign and 120 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2016 Honda Fit safety record graphic showing 1 recalls, 120 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 safety recall campaign and 120 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Fit had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

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STRUCTURE

Campaign 15V697000 · 23/10/2015

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".

RiskIf the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
RemedyHonda 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Honda Fit owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System54
Fuel17
Propulsion System17
Unknown Or Other17
Engine11
Tires7

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda Fit have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2016 Honda Fit owners report?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Honda Fit, most often about the electrical system, fuel, propulsion system.

How do I check a specific Fit's history?

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