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2013 Honda Fit recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 10, 202020V770000 | Power train: driveline driveshaftA broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V770000
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| Jun 27, 201919V500000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V500000
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| Jun 27, 201919V502000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V502000
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| May 16, 201919V378000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V378000
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| Sep 27, 201818V661000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V661000
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| Apr 26, 201818V268000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V268000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Fit, Fit Ev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component176
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 92 | 52 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 13 |
| Engine | 14 | 8 |
| Power train | 12 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 7 |
| Structure | 9 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 9 | 5 |
| Steering | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Fit, Fit EV.
Latest reports
- Power train
“I was driving and came to a four-way stop. When I accelerated from the stop, I heard a loud snapping noise and immediately lost the ability to drive the vehicle, although the engine continued to run normally.”
- Electrical system
“Electrical Fire.Happened Friday 6/5/26 sometime after I parked for the night. Vehicle was parked for the night. I went out the next day and the key fob nor the key would open the door.”
- Engine
“The coil component for the spark plug melted completely which caused the vehicle to stop working leaving me stranded on the side of the road.”
Other Honda Fit model years
- 20170 recalls43 complaints
- 20161 recall121 complaints
- 20154 recalls285 complaints
- 20143 recalls0 complaints
- 201310 recalls176 complaints
- 201211 recalls113 complaints
- 201111 recalls113 complaints
- 201012 recalls184 complaints
- 200911 recalls287 complaints
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2013 Honda Fit recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Fit have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Fit. The most recent, 20V770000 (reported December 10, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Honda Fit recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 7 campaigns. Others: power train (2), electronic stability control (ESC) (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Honda Fit?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 92 complaints out of 176 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Honda Fit?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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