2018 Honda Fit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
42/100
#8 most-complained of 13 Fit years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Honda Fit has 117 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 42 out of 100 — #8 highest of 13 Fit model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (41 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 9 injuries.
- Complaints
- 117
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 31 city / 36 hwy
Top 2018 Honda Fit problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System41 (35%)
- Electrical System37 (32%)
- Engine26 (22%)
- Other18 (15%)
- Structure & Body14 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (9%)
- Lane Departure5 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (3%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
- Steering2 (2%)
2018 Honda Fit recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V384000May 31, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras114,686 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2018 Honda Fit fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Honda Fit a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Honda Fit ranks #8 of 13 among Fit model years (Complaint Index 42/100, verdict: Good). It has 117 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Fit?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (41 complaints), electrical system (37 complaints), and engine (26 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,850 miles.
- Does the 2018 Honda Fit have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Fit, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, collision avoidance & cameras, and fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Honda Fit?
- EPA rates the 2018 Honda Fit at 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.