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2012 Honda Fit Air bags Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
36%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
51,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Honda Fit, 36% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 9 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall- went to dealership to get my air bag replace, which they did't have needed to be order and waited 6 weeks. On october the 09, 2016 I was on a vehicle accident driving 25 miles and hour the right side tire hit and embankment and damaged my car for a total loss. The deployment of the airbag hit my chest with such force that my sternum was fracture and bruise through out my chest. I have being having severe pain for the past three weeks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10920047, filed 2016-10, 44,000 miles

“Supplemental restraint system indicator (srs) sensor is lit on dashboard of my 2012 Honda FIT and will not go off. I purchased this car brand new in june 2012. Has been on constantly while driving since may 25, 2016. Today is may 30, 2016. After researching this problem, I discovered I am not alone as many other Honda owners have reported experiencing this exact same problem. Owners manual says that the srs light means there is a problem ranging from seat belt buckle tension to the side and curtain airbags harness restraints. …”

NHTSA complaint #10871407, filed 2016-05, 59,000 miles

“Takata recall earlier this year, I received a notice concerning the takata airbag recall for my 2012 Honda FIT. I followed the directions on the recall and contacted my dealer (bella auto international, in puerto rico) to process the recall. I am filing this complaint because, pursuant to the terms of the letter I was sent, I do not believe the dealer has fixed the problem in a reasonable period of time, which the letter defines as 60 days from the day I first contacted the dealer. I estimate that it has been more than 100 days since I contacted the dealer. My patience has run out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10896605, filed 2016-08, 37,317 miles

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Honda FIT. The contact stated that the vehicle had no air bags. The contact stated that the dealer had her sign a document that there were no air bags in the vehicle. The passenger side air bag warning light indicated that the vehicle was off. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer assisted in getting the vehicle repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10876937, filed 2016-06, 28,652 miles

“Takata recall. 7 months, or more, after the recall was announced the local Honda dealer still does not have the recall parts in stock. Nor was I notified that parts were available, despite assurance that I would be notified, but that I must call each morning to see if the parts might have arrived and then reserve them by then making an appointment for replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #10910429, filed 2016-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202038%
201932%
201833%
201643%
2015155%
20139252%
20124136%
20116457%
20108446%
200910436%
20085726%
20076618%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda Fit

Steering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Fit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology