2016 HONDA FIT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 HONDA FIT has 7 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the digital gas gauge and odometer display malfunctioning intermittently, especially in cold weather. There are also reports of engine hesitation and check engine light activation during acceleration, along with tire defects involving bubbles in the sidewalls.
Common Issues- Instrument cluster failure. The fuel gauge and odometer screen intermittently goes blank or shows scrambled information, typically triggered by cold weather conditions.
- Engine hesitation. Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration from a stop and triggers the check engine light, with multiple repairs to spark plugs and the catalytic converter reported before identifying fuel injector failure.
- Fuel injector problems. Diagnosed need for replacement of fuel injectors after repeated engine performance issues and unsuccessful repairs.
- Tire sidewall bubbles. Multiple reports of tire bubbles developing on the sidewall, causing flat tires and potential safety hazards due to possible tire blowouts.
- Tire failure during driving. Instances of tires failing while driving necessitating emergency roadside assistance and tire changes.
There are two recalls affecting this vehicle related to structural components and side curtain airbags. Both recalls address the same defect involving improperly manufactured rear grab handle brackets that may puncture the side curtain airbags upon deployment, increasing injury risk to occupants.
Recalls- Rear grab handle brackets. Recall 15V697000 affects 25,367 vehicles manufactured between April 11, 2014 and July 2, 2015 without a sunroof. Improperly made brackets may puncture side curtain airbags during deployment, risking occupant injury. Honda will replace the brackets free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory applies.
- Side curtain airbags. Same NHTSA recall 15V697000 overlaps with the structural defect in rear grab handle brackets. The airbags risk puncture, increasing injury during crashes. The remedy involves dealer replacement of the defective brackets at no cost to owners.
Owners facing repeated repairs for engine or fuel system issues, or those affected by unresolved recall repairs related to airbag deployment risks, may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal assistance specialized in vehicle lemon law claims is advisable for affected consumers.
2016 HONDA FIT Summary
2016
Model Year
7
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
25367
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 HONDA FIT
25367 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
Complaints
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2119531TIRES:SIDEWALL
1. Nexen-P185/55R16 83H 2. A bubble has formed in the sidewall. Can cause Tire blow out. 3. This is the third Nexen tire to form a bubble. I reported the last one a little over a month ago. Tire service provider to order a new tire and replace today. 4. It has not been inspected by law enforcement or investigators. 5. No, there were not.
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2114784TIRES:BEAD
Woke up [XXX] to a flat tire. Filled the tire and heard a hiss. We took the vehicle to NTB in Wellsburg, WV where we bought the tires. After inspection we were told two tires had "bubbles" and needed to be replaced (picture of front passenger side attached). We have ordered new Goodyears that will be here in 2 days. Side Note: we had to buy groceries, so we drove the car slowly yo Walmart in Steubenville, OH where the front tire failed. AAA (DCP Automotive) came and changed the tire/doughnut. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2096569TIRES:SIDEWALL
P185/55R16 Tire wall coming off of the tire. Bubble created.
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2089774ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The fuel gauge-odometer indicator dash cluster goes blank and/or scrambles-then goes dark with no info.
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2081727FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced twice, and the catalytic converter was replaced at the contact's expense before the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown local dealer, where it remained for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Honda TSB Number: 22-002; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2081726ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced twice, and the catalytic converter was replaced at the contact's expense before the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an unknown local dealer, where it remained for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Honda TSB Number: 22-002; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2016 HONDA FIT
ID: 2072083ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The digital gas gauge and odometer on the dashboard is a blank, blue screen or shows partial information but isn't legible. It will happen sporadically, seemingly from cold weather, and eventually the screen appears as normal. This started happening this winter around 82k miles. Not knowing the fuel level is a safety issue, especially with winter driving. There were no warning messages prior to this issue. Lastly, per an online search, many Honda fit owners have experienced this same issue. ¬â€