2015 Honda Fit Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Honda Fit.

20132016
Complaints
363
Crashes
21
Fires
1
Injuries
23
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Honda Fit Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1108 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:48,583 mi
#240 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:96,190 mi
Crash-related:2
#339 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:51,133 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Honda Fit.

Electrical Faults
108
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,583
Fuel System
40
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
96,190
Engine Problems
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,133
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,586
Body Structure
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,565
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
52,079
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,246
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
21,882
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
20,708
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,733
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,561
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,000
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,500
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,333
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Honda Fit

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~193,131 vehicles.

15V697000Structure · Air Bags:side/window
~25,367 affected

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".

15V574000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~143,676 affected

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.

15V559000Electrical System:ignition
~17,796 affected

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.

14V563000Air Bags:side/window
~6,292 affected

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.

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2015 Honda Fit — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2015 Honda Fit has 363 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 108 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Honda Fit?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (108 complaints, avg 48,583 mi); Fuel System (40 complaints, avg 96,190 mi); Engine Problems (39 complaints, avg 51,133 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Honda Fit?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,613 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Honda Fit?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Honda Fit include 21 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Honda Fit have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 193,131 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Honda Fit?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Fit reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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