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2015 Honda Fit recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 284
Latest campaign: Oct 23, 2015

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	1	Oct 23, 2015	15V697000
Power train	1	Sep 15, 2015	15V574000
Electrical system	1	Sep 3, 2015	15V559000
Air bags	1	Jul 30, 2014	14V563000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 23, 2015Latest campaign


Oct 23, 201515V697000	Structure 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V697000 What's wrong 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 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V697000 · Oct 23, 2015
Sep 15, 201515V574000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V574000 What's wrong 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 If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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). Campaign NHTSA 15V574000 · Sep 15, 2015
Sep 3, 201515V559000	Electrical system: ignition If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V559000 What's wrong 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 If the wires become damaged, the coil may overheat and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V559000 · Sep 3, 2015
Jul 30, 201414V563000	Air bags: side/window The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V563000 What's wrong 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 The affected vehicles are equipped with side curtain air bags and in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side curtain air bags, the incorrect A-pillar interior cover may adversely affect the performance of the side curtain air bags increasing the risk of occupant injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V563000 · Jul 30, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component284

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284Complaints filed

12Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	117	41	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	41	14	2	0	2
Engine	40	14	0	0	0
Unknown or other	39	14	0	1	0
Power train	38	13	1	0	0
Structure	21	7	1	0	3
Air bags	15	5	10	0	12
Seat belts	12	4	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	3	3	0	3
Service brakes	7	2	2	0	1
Exterior lighting	6	2	1	0	0
Seats	6	2	0	0	2
Visibility/wiper	5	2	0	0	0
Steering	5	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	2	0	0	0

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.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The digital gauge on the Genuine Honda Fit Instrument Cluster (factory-installed) flickers or goes blank intermittently. It is a well-documented and known defect in this model.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770917
Electrical system
“The vehicle has experienced the same electrical/charging problem twice. The first time, three warning lights came on while I was driving.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768630
Power train
“The vehicle experienced transmission drive issues accompanied by a Check Engine Light.”
Filed 07/30/2026 · ODI 11753703

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2015 Honda Fit recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Fit have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Honda Fit. The most recent, 15V697000 (reported October 23, 2015), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Honda Fit?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 117 complaints out of 284 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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