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2015 Honda Fit Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2015 Honda Fit, 17% of its 283 total complaints. Owners describe rattling cold starts, stalling in Econ mode, misfires, and fuel injector gumming, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. No related recall is listed for this engine issue set.

Engine complaints
48
17% of 283
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a rattling or knocking noise on cold start that fades after the engine warms up, pointing to the VTC actuator.
  • Some describe the engine stalling or dying at a stop only when the Econ mode button is active, with no diagnostic code recorded.
  • Several owners experienced rough running, misfires, and warning lights, in one case at 48,000 miles.
  • A separate cluster reports fuel injectors gumming up and needing replacement, also near 48,000 miles, despite normal fuel use.
  • One owner noted the engine splash guard repeatedly separating after routine dealer maintenance.

When 2015 Honda Fit engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2015, latest Jul 15, 2026.

2015 Honda Fit engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2015Sep 2017Jan 2019Aug 2019Apr 2020Jun 2021Apr 2023Feb 2025
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2018 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Honda Fit

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fit model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201014 (8%)
  2. 201112 (11%)
  3. 201219 (17%)
  4. 201322 (13%)
  5. 201548 (17%)
  6. 201615 (13%)
  7. 201712 (28%)
  8. 201826 (22%)
  9. 201918 (13%)
  10. 20206 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2015 Honda Fit?
NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for this model year, accounting for 17% of the 283 total complaints filed.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Fit engine?
No related recall is listed in the data for these engine complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Fit engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure across engine complaints is 45,000 miles.
What specific engine issues do owners describe?
Owners describe cold-start rattling tied to the VTC actuator, stalling in Econ mode, misfires, and fuel injectors gumming up.
Did any 2015 Fit engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Across all complaint areas for this model year, NHTSA records 3 crashes and 3 injuries, though the engine-specific complaints described do not detail crashes.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.