YearToAvoid

2020 Honda Fit Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2020 Honda Fit ranks 12th out of 13 model years with a complaint index of 8, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 36 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury for this year.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
8/100
#12 of 13 Fit years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
36
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
31 city / 36 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2020 Honda Fit problems

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

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (22%)
  2. Electrical System7 (19%)
  3. Other7 (19%)
  4. Engine6 (17%)
  5. Fuel System5 (14%)
  6. Lane Departure4 (11%)
  7. Airbags3 (8%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers3 (8%)
  9. Brakes2 (6%)
  10. Steering2 (6%)

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

What owners report

  • Forward collision mitigation braking systems trigger falsely at low speeds with no object nearby, sometimes locking the brakes in traffic.
  • Digital instrument displays go blank or become illegible after cold starts, hiding fuel and mileage readouts.
  • Some vehicles experienced repeated no-start or hard-cranking issues that dealers attributed to battery drain.
  • Faulty fuel injectors caused warning lights and misfiring at various speeds around 9,623 miles.
  • Front-end vibration at highway speeds traced to brake rotors in one case and to faulty engine and transmission mounts in another.
  • Windshield and rear window defects were reported, including small bubbles distorting driver vision and a rear window that shattered while parked.
2020 Honda Fit complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2021Oct 2021Oct 2023May 2024Oct 2024May 2025May 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Aug 2026; peak May 2022 (2).

2020 Honda Fit recalls

4 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 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

See all 4 recalls for the 2020 Honda Fit →

2020 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.

2020 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
2018Good42117433
2019Caution50136633
2020Best836433

All Honda Fit years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Honda Fit reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Fit ranks 12th out of 13 Fit model years with a complaint index of 8, making it one of the strongest years for this model.
What problems does the 2020 Honda Fit have?
NHTSA complaints most often cite the Collision Avoidance & Cameras system (22% of complaints), followed by Electrical System (19%) and Engine (17%) issues, including false emergency braking and blank instrument displays.
Does the 2020 Honda Fit have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Fit, covering airbag seat weight sensors and rearview camera display software; none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2020 Fit compare to other Fit years?
The 2020 Fit has a complaint index of 8 and a Best verdict, well below Avoid years like 2009 (index 100) and 2007 (index 92).
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Honda Fit?
EPA rates the 2020 Fit at 33 mpg combined (31 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950.

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.