KnownCarProblems2019 Honda Fit Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Fit, most often about the fuel system (40% of complaints, typically around 17,000 miles). It is 7th of 13 Fit model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2019 Honda Fit problems
Fuel system
54 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, he stepped away from the vehicle then returned and noticed that fuel had splattered out of the fuel tank filler neck. The contact then stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated however, after driving a half mile…
Car is under recall to replace fuel pump assembly. The service department of the first dealership I called, castle Honda in morton grove, il, told me they would need to inspect the car first before ordering the part and would only replace it if it was damaged. I argued that that was not what the recall notice said…
Electrical
49 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, horn, wiring.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated upon pressing the start button, the vehicle would take 5-10 seconds to start. The contact stated that the alarm would engage inadvertently. The contact also stated that the battery appeared to be physically damaged. Additionally, the contact stated that the TPMS…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the "lane departure" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle independently steered to the left. The contact used force to jerk the steering wheel to the right. The contact stated that the lane departure warning light turned…
Other or unspecified
25 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
I purchased my new vehicle february 2020. These are my electronic vehicle issues: 1) my battery dies when left for several hours with no electronics left on and no after market add on equipment. 2) electronic display looses touch functionality. Battery disconnect restores. 3) radio presets change to channels I would…
The auto-lock fails intermittently after exiting the Fit with the key fob on my person, engine off, all doors shut, leaving the car's contents insecure and at risk of theft. The dealer and Honda american after 3 months don't know how to fix it. The concern is further escalated when concealing legal weapons in the…
Engine
16 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that on several occasions when attempting to use the horn the system did not operate and was not audible. Also, the vehicle would intermittently experience hard starting, the theft alarm would erroneously activate and the center of the steering wheel where the…
All of a sudden all my dashboard light comes on 1.power steering system problem (eps) 2.hill start assist problem 3.road departure mitigation system problem 4.vehicle stability assist problem (vsa) 5.power steering assist problem (eps) 6.emission system problem 7.tyre pressure monitor problem
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: assist, warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the "lane departure" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle independently steered to the left. The contact used force to jerk the steering wheel to the right. The contact stated that the lane departure warning light turned…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front camera located on the windshield became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated with a beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front camera failed to function properly. The…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
I took car in for snow tire change over and the tire shop said car need alignment done, because the tire wear was consistent out alignment, the next day I took alignment shop, after they align the car, they ask me if the car was ever in crash, which I state no because it was not. Car not but it overdue alignment…
Steering
4 complaints · 3%We have owned the 2019 Fit for just over a year now. It was a joy to drive when we first got it.. A few months ago it started drifting side to side.. Most noticeable at highway speeds. It is almost impossible to keep it tracking straight on the highway anymore. It starts to go left, and just a slight steer to right…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The check engine and power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. On other occasions, while driving at approximately…
Brakes
3 complaints · 2%The contact owned a 2019 Honda Fit. Contact stated pulling into a parking spot with foot on the brake, slowing to a stop, when she was almost at a complete stop the vehicle inadvertently lurched forward. The vehicle collided with a cement pole in a parking garage. The air bags deployed as a result of the collision.…
I purchased my new vehicle february 2020. These are my electronic vehicle issues: 1) my battery dies when left for several hours with no electronics left on and no after market add on equipment. 2) electronic display looses touch functionality. Battery disconnect restores. 3) radio presets change to channels I would…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Honda Fit recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 13, 2023. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6dw. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24v-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23v-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24v-384.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 fit and 2019-2022 hr-v vehicles. 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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 18, 2021. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-314.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 acura mdx, mdx sport hybrid, rdx, tlx, honda accord, civic hatchback, insight, 2019 acura ilx, honda accord hybrid, civic coupe, civic coupe si, civic sedan, civic sedan si, civic type r, fit, hr-v, odyssey, passport, pilot and ridgeline, and 2018-2019 cr-v vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 22, 2020. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 acura nsx, 2019 acura rdx, rlx and rlx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda accord, civic hatchback, civic type r and hr-v, 2019-2020 insight and 2019 fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Honda Fit
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Fit?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (54 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); electrical (49 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); other or unspecified (25 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Fit have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Honda Fit?
- It is 7th of 13 Fit model years by number of complaints, with 136 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.