2019 Honda FIT

● Typical for this model
2019 Honda FIT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:55.148Z

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.

Complaints
138
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

36% 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 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 138 complaints 2019 138 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 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 138 complaints 2019 138 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 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 285 complaints 2015 2016: 122 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 138 complaints 2019 138 2020: 37 complaints 2020

2019: 138 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.

Electrical system

36% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and switches/knobs/buttons.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-14

Also filed under Power train

My vehicle would not start at the end of the workday XXX. I replaced the battery assuming that was the problem. Unfortunately, it was not. I called a tow track to pick up my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-25

Bad solder connection on instrument cluster circuit board. Unable to see mileage, gas gauge, airbag, check engine, oil, trip meter....etc. intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

Fuel/propulsion system

29% · 40 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake, slowing a stop, when the car suddenly lurched forward. It felt like a sudden jolt which propelled the car over the parking spot curb and into a poll.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-10

Purchased great condition used 2019 Fit EX on XXX from local non-Honda dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Also filed under Engine

Engine

12% · 16 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while entering the driveway while idling, the accelerator pedal was not depressed when the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The brake pedal was then depressed but failed to respond.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-30

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing canister and fuel pump.

Lane departure

8% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2020-07-22Fuel system, gasoline20V314000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

  2. R
    2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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    2023-03-13Back over prevention23V046000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW.

  4. R
    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

  5. R
    2024-07-08Back over prevention24V384000 Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR.

  6. R
    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 50 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V314000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V046000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 24V384000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Honda FIT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda FIT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda FIT?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda FIT have?
6 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.