2020 Honda FIT: complaints, problems and recalls

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. THIS VIBRATION FEELS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE DISK BRAKES THAT ARE ON BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS.

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11387834 at NHTSA ↗

DIGITAL DISPLAY (MILEAGE, OIL LEVEL, FUEL GAUGE, ETC) FAILS WHEN TURNING VEHICLE ON DURING COLD WEATHER. IT REMAINS BACKLIT, BUT ALL TEXT DISAPPEARS. TYPICALLY, THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING ON EITHER HIGHWAY OR CITY STREETS. THIS MEANS AS A DRIVER I'M UNABLE TO SEE IF I NEED FUEL AMONG OTHER THINGS. WHEN THE DISPLAY RETURNS IT IS ILLEGIBLE. IT'S AS IF ALL TEXT IS TRYING TO DISPLAY ON THE SCREEN AT ONCE. THIS IS DISTRACTING, UNSTABLE, AND EXTREMELY UNSAFE. KNOWING FUEL LEVELS IS NOT NEGOTIABLE WHEN IT COMES TO OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE. I FEEL SO U…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11395588 at NHTSA ↗

2020 HONDA FIT OBTAINED 12-1-20 HAS BEEN TO BRANDON HONDA SERVICE DEPT. 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEMS: 1) WON'T START 2)STARTS BUT WITH CRANKING. SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT "EVERY THREE DAYS FOR 30 MINUTES AT NORMAL DRIVING SPEED, GET BATTERY TENDER".I DID BOTH. CAR IS BACK AT SERVICE DEPT. FOR SAME PROBLEM.WHEN I WENT TO BRANDON HONDA TO PICK UP CAR SERVICE VISIT #3, THE VALET WHO BROUGHT THE CAR TO PARKING LOT SAID HE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR. I REFUSED TO TAKE CAR OFF HONDA LOT. I NOW USE A HONDA LOANER VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE HONDA FIT…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11416067 at NHTSA ↗

The rear (tailgate) window on our 2020 Honda Fit shattered (busted) on its own for no reason. Nothing hit or even touched the car. No other cars were around. No other damage to the car. The car has been parked on the side of road for about 5-10 min. We were staying about 2-3 feet away when we heard a load explosion. Most of the glass held up due to ceramic tint but some glass shards (especially from the corners) were ejected several feet away. Oddly, the substantial cracks were not in the center, but in the corners. This is very concerning bec…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11419773 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Fit. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the warning lights remained illuminated along with the check engine warning light. The vehicle also experienced misfiring while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,623.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,623 miles reported. Look up ODI 11436820 at NHTSA ↗

Forward emergency collision detect system went off randomly and slammed on brakes. No cars or objects were in front of the car. Was going 30mph. Car hit brakes so hard that abs engaged. Almost got rear ended. After car nearly came to stop, returned to normal driving.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463554 at NHTSA ↗

Engine loses power; strong smell of gasoline

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466293 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the windshield had a visible defect of very small bubbles that distorted his vision on the driver’s side of the windshield, and near the rear-view mirror on the driver's side. The contact stated that visibility was more difficult at night. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the defect was within the acceptable list of defects. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2…

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 11496414 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2023-02-02 (February 2, 2023)

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

Reported: 2024-02-01 (February 1, 2024)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Reported: 2024-05-31 (May 31, 2024)

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. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Reported: 2026-05-21 (May 21, 2026)

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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.