2013 Honda Fit Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,377miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Honda Fit, 1% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,377 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am writing this complaint on behalf of my 78 year old mother. Approx. The beginning of june, she smelled gas when she got in the car and it was not runningr. A few days later, she could smell the gas outside, when it was also not running. She called Honda and went for an appointment. They told her that the fuel pump was damaged from rodents eating it and it was leaking gas . It also had a rodent nest on it. That repair cost her $699.52. One of the workers at the Honda dealership told her this was a common problem due to what the plastics are now made of and the rodents are attracted to it . …”
NHTSA complaint #10783144, filed 2015-10, 22,754 miles“Vehicle had 70,000 miles on it, started smelling fuel in the cabin which gave me a headache while at a stop/idle/low speed with recirculated HVAC off. Reading similar complaints about this odor it seems common for Honda FIT spark plugs to loosen and back out. Mechanic was contracted to inspect and replace the plugs and did not need a wrench to remove spark plug 2, it was covered in carbon. Replacing and re-torquing the spark plugs corrected the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254846, filed 2019-09, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129552Feb 18, 2014Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 14% |
| 2019 | 54 | 39% |
| 2018 | 41 | 35% |
| 2017 | 12 | 28% |
| 2016 | 20 | 16% |
| 2015 | 42 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Fit
92 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
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