2019 Honda Fit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#4 most-complained of 10 Fit years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Honda Fit has a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 4th worst out of 10 model years, with a "Caution" verdict. It has 136 complaints and 6 recalls, led by Fuel System issues (40% of complaints) and Electrical System issues (36%).
- Complaints
- 136
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 31 city / 36 hwy
Top 2019 Honda Fit problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System54 (40%)
- Electrical System49 (36%)
- Other28 (21%)
- Engine18 (13%)
- Structure & Body9 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (5%)
- Lane Departure7 (5%)
- Steering4 (3%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
- Brakes3 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while slowly pulling into parking spots, with the vehicle lurching forward even with the brake pedal depressed.
- Some drivers report the vehicle failed to respond to braking during low-speed maneuvers, resulting in collisions with poles, curbs, or parked cars.
- Electrical system complaints include the LCD gauge cluster displaying garbled characters or flashing on and off before losing all vehicle information.
- One owner reported all four fuel injectors failed, tying the issue to a known recall affecting earlier model years of the Fit.
- Other reports describe brief lurching or acceleration surges at low speed that self-corrected, prompting dealer visits.
2019 Honda Fit recalls
6 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.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Honda Fit reliable?
- Compared to other Fit model years, the 2019 ranks 4th worst out of 10 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 67 and a "Caution" verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Fit?
- NHTSA data shows Fuel System complaints make up 40% of reports and Electrical System complaints make up 36%, together accounting for most of the 136 total complaints filed.
- Does the 2019 Honda Fit have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2019 Honda Fit, covering the fuel pump assembly, rearview camera display, and airbag seat weight sensors, among others.
- How does the 2019 Fit compare to other years?
- The 2019 Fit's Complaint Index of 67 is worse than the 2017 (0), 2020 (11), and 2016 (33) model years, which rank as Best or Good, but better than the 2015 model year (100), rated Avoid.