MYRModel Year Report

2013 Honda FIT

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Honda FIT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:50.485Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
176
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 176 complaints 2013 176 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 2013: 176 complaints 2013 176 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 2013: 176 complaints 2013 176 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

2013: 176 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

52% · 92 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I bumped into a raised median and the airbag came out and the wheels got stuck in the median. On wheeler road. At 10 to 20 MPH. I have an airbag recall but I have tried contacting you by phone and mail but it wouldn't accept my phone #.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-08

Incident airbag deport on stop sign and replaced by local deal but no recall was call or made for this car

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-03

Electrical system

13% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Electrical Fire.Happened Friday 6/5/26 sometime after I parked for the night. Vehicle was parked for the night. I went out the next day and the key fob nor the key would open the door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-07

Engine

8% · 14 reports
CRASH

Power train

7% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing output.

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving and came to a four-way stop. When I accelerated from the stop, I heard a loud snapping noise and immediately lost the ability to drive the vehicle, although the engine continued to run normally.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

Electronic stability control (esc)

5% · 9 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013Complaint volume 176 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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    2014-06-23Power train14V258000 American Honda Motor Co., Ltd, (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured May 24, 2013, through July 5, 2013, and equipped with a manual transmission.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side driveshaft and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2014. Owners may contact Honda 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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    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

2013 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 92 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V157000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
  • Recall 14V258000 · Power train
  • Recall 16V061000 · 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 2013 Honda FIT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Honda FIT is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda FIT?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda FIT have?
10 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.