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2013 HONDA FIT Safety Overview

The 2013 HONDA FIT has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 10 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Power train:driveline:driveshaft
  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HONDA FIT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2013 HONDA FIT 20V770000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid,...

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Recall 20V770000: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/10/2020
2013 HONDA FIT 19V500000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 201...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V500000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2013 HONDA FIT 19V502000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wa...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V502000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2013 HONDA FIT 19V378000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wa...

An 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.

NHTSA Recall 19V378000: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/16/2019
2013 HONDA FIT 18V661000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wa...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V661000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/27/2018
2013 HONDA FIT 18V268000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Acco...

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V268000: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/26/2018
2013 HONDA FIT 18V042000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Cros...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V042000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2018
2013 HONDA FIT 16V061000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 ...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. If ignored, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.. To fix this, honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge.

Reported: 2/3/2016
2013 HONDA FIT 14V258000

American Honda Motor Co., Ltd, (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Honda Fit vehicles ma...

If the driveshaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured driveshaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V258000: If the driveshaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/16/2014
2013 HONDA FIT 13V157000

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23...

Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability control (ESC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V157000: Excessive yaw rates prevent the proper function of the electronic stability... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/24/2013

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.