2016 Honda Fit: recalls and problems
1 recall and 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
I had multiple lights trigger on one day, so i took it to get the codes read. both times i got it read it said there was an issue with the fuel injector and master cylinder. i found out online that a lot of honda fits in my year have been recalled for the fuel injectors going out. sadly mine wasn’t on the list so i figured i’d report it since my fuel injectors are going out. thank you.
This is the third dextero dtr1 that has exhibited defects described in their 2016 recall (large cracks at the sidewall/tread area). this is a fatally serious defect: i would not drive at highway speed with these tires. my first complaint resulted in my tire being replaced. my second and third complaints are thus: there are no tires in stock to replace my defective tires and i was informed that a bank and routing numb
I filed a report earlier and uploaded photos. my right front had a bump in the middle of the tire which caused that portion of tire (1/4) to go bald and caused the car bump as you drove it. the company, [xxx] asked for my bank routing number and account number and receipts which i provided. afterwards, the female employee sent a form which i am uploading to return to their finance dept. i do not like having to give o
My yellow 2016 honda fit (18560r15) right front tire recently developed a bump in the middle and outside tread wear. my other car, 1994 honda ccivic, had its front tire worn as well. this dextero tire is manufactured in fujian, china and is distributed by giti and we bought them from walmart. i had a similar defect on my civic back in 11/2025. i found that the dextero tire was recalled in 2016 for cracks at tread/s
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Fit. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.