repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2019 Honda FITProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 139 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda FIT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-384 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Honda FIT has problems
139 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
41Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
16Engine1 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel system, gasoline
9Structure
7Forward collision avoidance
7Lane departure
4Steering
3Equipment
1610 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 41 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2019 Honda FIT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other FIT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FIT median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Honda FIT safety ratings
2019 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What FIT owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. My 2019 Honda Fit was dropped off on XXX at the Ourisman Honda of [XXX]. I was explained that what was causing the…
Bad solder connection on instrument cluster circuit board. Unable to see mileage, gas gauge, airbag, check engine, oil, trip meter....etc. intermittently.
The digital multi-information display located within the instrument cluster is failing, causing the characters to scramble, pixelate, and become completely unreadable. This hardware malfunction is intermittent but progressively worsening, rendering critical vehicle operating data entirely…
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