CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Honda FIT has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (34 reports).
2018 Honda FIT recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Rearview camera may not display when started with key
Certain Honda Fit and HR-V vehicles have a design error in the audio display power circuit.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Rearview Camera May Not Display on Engine Start
Some vehicles may not show the rearview camera image when the engine is started with a key.
Most common 2018 Honda FIT problems
Problem areas named in the 117 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
What owners report
Car lost power when driving and MIL light came on. Loss of power placed myself and all those around me in a hazardous situation. Took to Honda dealer and P219A engine code came up. They completed the Carbon Buildup cleaning procedure under warranty (Bulletin 21-007). Car still had same issue after cleaning. They adjusted the valves (at my expense) still having the same issue. They updated the FI programming still had the same issue. They replaced the 4 fuel injectors then reassessed. Upon verification they found a single bad injector so replaced injector #4 for the second time. When I searched I found that Honda has reported issues with fuel injectors and it appears the 2018 Honda Fit (Sport
The lane mitigation and brake system warning lights came on. The car swerved on its own off the road to the right. It put me onto the shoulder of the highway. I had to fight the steering wheel to get the car to move to the left to get back on the road. This happened twice during busy rush hour highway traffic. It also started braking periodically in the weeks leading up to this without any visible signs of being too close to an object or anything else. It was very unnerving.
Passenger airbag weight sensor (light next to radio goes on/off) intermittently not sensing adult passenger in passenger seat. Airbag may not work properly in case of accident and could cause severe injury or death of passenger. Indicator light inconsistently goes on and off. This is an active known recall issue. The VIN for my vehicle is not included in the recall.
Purchased great condition used 2018 Fit EX on [XXX] from local non-Honda dealership. The next day, on [XXX], the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the screen, and the check engine, tire pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability assist system, and electric power steering lights were also on. Returned to the used dealership that same day. They replaced the spark plugs and battery, still not solved. Took it to local Honda service shop (Performance Kings Honda at 9131 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249), diagnosed as needing fuel injectors repl
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a dangerous and winding road, the battery and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed due to carbon build up. The contact was advised that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently while driving on the freeway, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injectors had failed due to carbon build up and needed to be replaced. The fuel injec
2018 Honda FIT questions
Does the 2018 Honda FIT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Honda FIT: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Rearview camera may not display when started with key; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Rearview Camera May Not Display on Engine Start. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda FIT?
Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (34), Fuel/Propulsion System (30), Engine (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Honda FIT has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.