YearToAvoid

2019 Honda Fit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2019 Honda Fit has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 7th worst out of 13 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 136 complaints, 6 recalls, and 9 crashes, with Fuel System issues making up 40% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#7 of 13 Fit years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
136
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
6
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
9
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
31 city / 36 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2019 Honda Fit problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System54 (40%)
  2. Electrical System49 (36%)
  3. Other28 (21%)
  4. Engine18 (13%)
  5. Structure & Body9 (7%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (5%)
  7. Lane Departure7 (5%)
  8. Steering4 (3%)
  9. Airbags3 (2%)
  10. Brakes3 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the car suddenly lurching or accelerating forward on its own while slowing to a stop or parking, sometimes striking poles, curbs, or buildings.
  • Some describe the vehicle continuing to accelerate despite pressing the brake pedal, leading to a crash.
  • Fuel injector failures have occurred, with one owner reporting a dealer initially misdiagnosing it as a cylinder misfire before replacing the injector.
  • Forward collision or braking sensors have activated with loud warnings and steering wheel rattling during highway driving.
  • Airbags have deployed in some of these sudden-acceleration incidents, and at least one vehicle was declared a total loss.
2019 Honda Fit complaints: complaints filed per quarter122019 Q32020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
136 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q3 (12).

2019 Honda Fit recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 6 recalls for the 2019 Honda Fit →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best043034
2018Good42117433
2019Caution50136633
2020Best836433

All Honda Fit years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Fit reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2019 Fit a complaint index of 50, ranking it 7th worst among the 13 model years with data, so it earns a Caution verdict relative to other Fit years.
What are the main problems with the 2019 Honda Fit?
Fuel System complaints make up 40% of reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 36% and Engine problems at 13%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Does the 2019 Honda Fit have a fuel pump recall?
Yes. NHTSA recall 20V314000 covers a fuel pump assembly replacement for certain 2019 Fit vehicles, and recall 21V215000 also covers a related fuel pump assembly issue.
How many complaints and recalls does the 2019 Honda Fit have?
NHTSA lists 136 complaints, 6 recall campaigns, 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries for the 2019 Fit.
Is the 2019 Fit better or worse than other Fit years?
It ranks 7th worst of 13 years with a complaint index of 50, worse than 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020, which carry Good or Best verdicts.

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.