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2020 Honda Fit: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 2020 Honda Fit with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
55
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
36 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,667
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 36 mpg |
| Automatic (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 21, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareMay 31, 2024 · campaign 24V384000
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerFeb 1, 2024 · campaign 24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circ
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionFeb 2, 2023 · campaign 23V046000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Other years of the Honda Fit
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2020 Honda Fit have?
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (17), electrical system (8), engine & cooling (6). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Fit have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Honda Fit get?
Up to 36 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.