NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Honda Fit
The 2016 Honda Fit has 1 NHTSA recall and 116 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Honda dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Honda Fit, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #15V697000Reported October 23, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".
Safety consequence
If the side curtain air bags are punctured upon deployment, the outboard seat occupants may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.