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The 2015 Honda Fit is associated with 282 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 79 reports (28% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 32 to 36 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 282 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (79 / 28%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 12 crash / 1 fire / 13 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 32–36 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Honda Fit?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Fit 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 33 MPG 40 MPG 36 MPG — $1,700 / yr
Fit 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 32 MPG 37 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Fit 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 29 MPG 36 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Honda Fit?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
5 HB FWD 14.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Honda Fit models.
View complete 2015 Honda Fit crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Honda Fit?

Summary of 282 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
282
Crash Reports
12
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
13
Total Injuries
15

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 79 complaints
Powertrain 28 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 20 complaints
Engine 18 complaints
Structure & Body 12 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Honda Fit problems & component breakdown (57 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Honda Fit?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #15V697000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE

Defect Summary: 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".

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.
NHTSA Campaign #15V574000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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).
NHTSA Campaign #15V559000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2015 Honda Fit recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Honda Fit

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Honda Fit

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Honda Fit have?

The 2015 Honda Fit is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Honda Fit?

NHTSA records list 282 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Honda Fit. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 79 filings (28% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Honda Fit?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Honda Fit earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Honda Fit get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Honda Fit range from 32 to 36 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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