2013 Honda FIT
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 369 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 286 |
| 2010 | 183 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 113 |
| 2013 | 175 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 281 |
| 2016 | 117 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 133 |
| 2020 | 34 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
53% of complaints: air bags — 92 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190308
INCIDENT AIRBAG DEPORT ON STOP SIGN AND REPLACED BY LOCAL DEAL BUT NO RECALL WAS CALL OR MADE FOR THIS CAR
NHTSA ODI report, 20171103
10% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20260607
8% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.
CRASH6% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY5% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
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 June
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.
Campaign 13V157000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V258000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16V061000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V042000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V268000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V661000 — check if this car was fixed
Electrical overstress
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.
Campaign 19V378000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V502000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V500000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V770000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2013 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (92 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V157000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V258000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V061000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V042000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V268000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V661000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V378000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V502000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V500000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V770000 (power train) has been completed.
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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 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda FIT have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.