MYRModel Year Report

2012 Honda FIT

● Typical for this model
2012 Honda FIT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:52.852Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
113
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2012: 113 complaints 2012 113 2013: 176 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 138 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints
2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2008 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2012 113 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 138 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020
2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2008 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2012 113 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 138 complaints 2019 2020: 37 complaints 2020

2012: 113 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007370
2008217
2009287
2010184
2011113
2012113
2013176
20140
2015285
2016122
201743
2018117
2019138
202037

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

36% · 41 reports
CRASHINJURY

Steering

14% · 16 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Honda FIT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became completely unresponsive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-12

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Honda FIT. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle became uncontrollable. The contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle and crashed into a pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-04

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Honda FIT. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, she attempted to make a sharp turn but the vehicle failed to respond to steering attempts and crashed into a pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-27

Power train

12% · 14 reports

Engine

11% · 12 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I brought my Honda FIT 2012 to my mechanic with issues of a misfire in cylinders 1 and 2. He thought it was a simple replacement of the spark plugs (Only 51,000 miles on the car) and maybe a coil pack replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-16

Electrical system

8% · 9 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-08-01Electronic stability control (esc)13V157000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013, and model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit base vehicles manufactured from…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

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    2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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    2017-02-22Air bags17V030000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

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    2017-10-30Air bags17V545000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2018-02-16Air bags18V042000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2018-06-22Air bags18V268000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

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    2021-03-08Power train20V770000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021.

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Buy-smart checklist

2012 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V157000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V030000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V545000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V042000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V268000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V770000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Honda FIT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Honda FIT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda FIT?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda FIT have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.