Third generation
2015 Honda Fit
The most reported problem on the 2015 Honda Fit is infotainment, with 63 complaints, usually around 58,000 miles.
- 269owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 10involved a crash
- 50,000median miles at failure
Newest report Jul 30, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Fit doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.
Is the 2015 Honda Fit reliable?
The 2015 Honda Fit has 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.8 times the median of 151 for 2015 hatchbacks on this site. Of the 6 Fit model years since 2015, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Infotainment leads with 63 of the 269 complaints (23%), ahead of stalling at 24. A quarter of the 25 owners who gave a mileage for infotainment saw it by about 40,000 miles, and half by about 58,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 14 of the 269 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 10 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 13 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 9 of 10, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment, the one problem here with enough reports to check, has a recall on the same system (15V-559). A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 45 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 14. So far in 2026, 13 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: infotainment, screen or backup camera fails, 63 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
269 complaints is about the median for a 2015 model on this site and 1.8 times the median 2015 hatchback. Among the 4 Fit model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Honda Fit
Honda filed 139 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Honda Fit. 27 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 7 bulletins · 63 complaints
Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, the MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored.
The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored.
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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) freezes after a phone call and stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON.
Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a HDMI output.
Models equipped with the 7?DA and DA+systems may intermittently encounter certain functional anomalies with the rear view camera (may display LaneWatch), LaneWatch (may display rear view camera), or the Audio unit.
Overview: Models equipped with the 7?DA and DA+systems may intermittently encounter certain functional anomalies with the rear view camera (may display LaneWatch), LaneWatch (may display rear view camera), or the Audio unit.
HONDA: CERTAIN FUNCTIONAL ANOMALIES ENCOUNTER, INTERMITTENTLY, WITH REAR VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYING LANE WATCH, AND LANEWATCH DISPLAYING REAR VIEW CAMERA, OR AUDIO UNIT IN SOME VEHICLES.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 24 complaints
SERVICE BULLETIN THE NOISE SUPPRESSION CAPACITORS INSIDE THE IGNITION COILS MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE ENGINE OR FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION, OR IN SEVERE CASES CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Check engine light or misfire 2 bulletins · 22 complaints
2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0420
The MIL is on and DTC P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set. Faulty fuel injectors in one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and causing a false DTC P0420.
Battery dies or the car will not start 3 bulletins · 20 complaints
The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal failure). The battery sensor has an internal failure.
SERVICE BULLETIN THE BATTERY SENSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL FAILURE, RESULTING IN DTC P154A.
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Charging System Indicator Is On with DTC P154A The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal failure). The battery sensor has an internal failure. Replace the battery sensor.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 14 complaints
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.
Seat belt or seat problems 4 bulletins · 10 complaints
DEALER MESSAGE AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2016 FITS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING.
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2016 FITS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING.
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DEALER MESSAGE AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE SEAT BOTTOM HEATER NOT WORKING. PLEASE RETURN CERTAIN PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Engine rattles or ticks 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
SERVICE BULLETIN AT COLD START UP, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. THIS MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS ON COLD STARTS WHERE THE ENGINE TYPICALLY HAS NOT BEEN STARTED FOR 68 HOURS. THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHATS HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISNT HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP.
Engine misfire 7 bulletins · 8 complaints
The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors.
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Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the injectors.
2015-16 Fit: MIL Is On with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301-P0304 (cylinder misfire detected).
Released on April 30th, service bulletin 21-007 addresses random or single-cylinder misfire concerns on 2015-2020 Fit models. Part of the corrective action involves cleaning the intake ports of any carbon buildup using a media blaster (carbon cleaning tool).
SERVICE BULLETIN THE IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG, OR FUEL INJECTOR ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS MAY BE AFFECTING COMBUSTION AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE.
Complaints filed by year
45 complaints came in 2019, 1.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2015 Honda Fit
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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".
Risk and remedy
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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured December 6, 2013, to August 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience damage to the wires inside the Plug Top Ignition Coils (PTC) due to improper protection against electrical noise.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT9.
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Honda Fit vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to June 9, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an A-pillar interior cover designed for vehicles without side curtain air bags.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct A-pillar cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 25, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JF9.
All 4 recalls on the 2015 Honda Fit, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Honda Fit?
Infotainment, with 63 of the 269 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 58,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda Fit problems start?
Of the 158 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 26,000 miles and half by about 50,000.
How many 2015 Honda Fit complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
14 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for infotainment on the 2015 Honda Fit?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 15V-559. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.