2015 Honda Fit Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Honda Fit. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10098848Apr 1, 2017Equipment. Techline summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? This seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren’t searchable using voice commands. We’re aware of this concern and have it under investigation.
• 10108054Feb 21, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - although similar, the hondalink and hondalink ev apps available for download on the apple apps store and google play are not the same. Furthermore, each app applies to specific models.
• 10108024Feb 8, 2017Tires. "service bulletin - the low tire pressure/tpms indicator is on with vsa dtc c0077-78 (low tire pressure threshold refinement). If the tires are inflated to the pressure listed on the driver’s doorjamb label, the vehicle has likely been driven up or down steady grades."
• 10106916Feb 1, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - the rear license trim is cracked. An error in the manufacturing process has affected the rear license trim durability.
• 10098906Jan 31, 2017Engine. Service bulletin - at cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs on cold starts where the engine typically has not been started for 6–8 hours. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
• 10098922Jan 23, 2017Seats. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10106848Jan 15, 2017Seats. Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10106827Jan 3, 2017Seats. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10106664Dec 16, 2016Equipment. Techline summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? This seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren’t searchable using voice commands.
• 10100461Nov 23, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What’s happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn’t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup. At this time, we have countermeasured parts in stock, so go ahead and replace the vtc actuator. A service bulletin with troubleshooting and repair info will…
• 10099108Nov 19, 2016Engine. Service bulletin - at cold start up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs on cold starts where the engine typically has not been started for 6–8 hours. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
• 10085251Aug 17, 2016Equipment. Techline summary article - when looking at the speed dial list, are the voice tag icons missing from phone entries that were previously voice tagged? This seems to happen randomly and when it does, the voice-tagged entries aren’t searchable using voice commands.
• 10084563Jul 23, 2016Body and structure. "techline summary article - do you have a vehicle with a rear license trim that’s cracked or broken? This can happen if you pull or push on that trim too hard when opening and closing the tailgate. We’re aware of this concern and we’re working to make that trim less prone to damage. A countermeasure is in the works and should be available by this coming august."
• 10084296Jun 23, 2016Engine, Fuel system. Service bulletin - the ignition coil, spark plug, or fuel injector on one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and cause the engine to misfire.
• 10083966May 17, 2016Seats. Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaints of the seat bottom heater not working. Please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10078580May 5, 2016Air bags. This communication is informing honda of a delamination issues within an I.c. Produced by nxp and assembled into airbag sensor supplied by denso international america, inc. This delamination issue manifests itself as an open circuit within the sensor, causing a dtc to be set on the vehicle along with a declaring “airbag” light.
• 10083983May 3, 2016Seats. Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the seat bottom heater not working. Please return certain parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10083826Apr 13, 2016Equipment. Service news articles - how to prevent paint damage from moisture trapped under the wrap guard.
• 10087506Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Service bulletin - the battery sensor may experience an internal failure, resulting in dtc p154a.
• 10076466Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Charging System Indicator Is On with DTC P154A The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal failure). The battery sensor has an internal failure. Replace the battery sensor.
• 10204291Mar 2, 2016Engine cooling. Power distribution schematics added to next generation EWDs
• 10211614Feb 26, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold.
• 10211560Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on…
• 10193843Feb 26, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on…
• 10193326Feb 26, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold. CORRECTIVE ACTION Attach the Monroney update label to the window area next to the Monroney label.
• 10099489Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - on the monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Attach the monroney update label to the window area next to the monroney label.
• 10099464Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - on the monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.
• 10075690Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099465Feb 23, 2016Equipment. Service news article - just so you know, we’ve added power distribution schematics to our next generation ewds! You’ll find them under the navigation pane on the left side of the screen along with the other schematics.
• 10106672Feb 5, 2016Body and structure. Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
• 10211587Feb 1, 2016Vehicle speed control. Call any authorized Honda dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will replace the door handle bracket and remove any corrosion found from the door handle area. The repair takes about 90 minutes; however, your vehicle may need to be at the dealer for a longer period of time. We recommend that you plan to leave your vehicle for half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling.
• 10193132Feb 1, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. A non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside each door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
• 10075760Feb 1, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099664Jan 22, 2016Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Dealer message - on december 22, 2015 american honda announced two product updates for 2015 fit & 2016 hr-v vehicles to inspect the inner door handle brackets for corrosion.
• 10099727Jan 7, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
• 10099810Dec 22, 2015Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
• 10099783Dec 22, 2015Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. "dealer message - today, december 22, 2015, american honda motor co., inc. Is announcing two product updates for 84,138 units of the 2015-16 fit & 16,019 units of the 2016 hr-v vehicles to inspect the inner door handle brackets for corrosion. Basic problem non-galvanized door handle brackets were installed in the occupant doors during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
• 10099346Dec 16, 2015Exterior lighting. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information from the vehicle that you have recently repaired or that is currently at the dealership."
• 10193131Dec 14, 2015Body and structure. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. After production of the 2015 Fit had begun, the design of the front bumper beam enhanced to improve narrow offset front crash test dynamics. Because early production vehicles were manufactured with the original bumper beam design. American Honda has decided to provide the owners of…
• 10100041Dec 10, 2015Equipment. "tech line summary article - editor’s note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that article’s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Do you have a vehicle with 7-inch display audio in your shop for any of these problems? • when shifting into reverse, the lanewatch camera view comes up instead of the one for the rearview camera. • when activating lanewatch, the…
• 10211617Dec 1, 2015Equipment. These problems are reported to happen intermittently and we?re working on a fix. Until it?s available, replace the audio unit. Reman units have been updated.
• 10211586Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision avoidance. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. After production of the 2015 Fit had begun, the design of the front bumper beam was enhanced to improve narrow offset front crash test dynamics. Because early production vehicles were manufactured with the original bumper beam design, American Honda has decided to provide the owners of…
• 10193299Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Do you have a vehicle with 7-inch Display Audio in your shop for any of these problems? • When shifting into Reverse, the LaneWatch camera view comes up instead of the one for the rearview camera. • When activating LaneWatch, the rearview camera view comes up instead of the one for LaneWatch. • After turning off the audio unit, AM/FM audio keeps playing. • In Analog Clock mode, depending on the language…
• 10099902Dec 1, 2015Exterior lighting. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 fits with a customer complaint of condensation in the taillights. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific information from the vehicle that you have recently repaired or that is currently at the dealership."
• 10100241Nov 6, 2015Air bags, Body and structure. Service bulletin - certain 2015–2016 model year honda fit vehicles were equipped with a rear grab rail bracket that was not manufactured to design specifications and may interfere with side curtain airbag deployment. In the event of a collision, if the side curtain airbag does not deploy as designed, the vehicle may fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 214, fmvss 226, and the risk of injury is increased.
• 10100217Nov 6, 2015Air bags. "dealer message - on october 22, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 25,000 model year 2015 and 2016 fit lx vehicles due to side curtain airbags that may not deploy as designed. Any new or used units in dealer stock must be repaired per service bulletin, 15-079, safety recall: rear grab handle brackets, prior to sale. Refer to your eresponsibility report or vin…
• 10059252Oct 30, 2015Exterior lighting. American honda: due to customer's complaints of precipitation in the taillights, honda is performing analysis on certain 2015-2016 vehicles.
• 10100796Oct 23, 2015Body and structure. Service bulletin - certain 2015–2016 model year honda fit vehicles were equipped with a rear grab rail bracket that was not manufactured to design specifications and may interfere with side curtain airbag deployment. In the event of a collision, if the side curtain airbag does not deploy as designed, the vehicle may fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 214, fmvss 226, and the risk of injury is increased.
• 10100763Oct 23, 2015Air bags. "dealer message - yesterday, october 22, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 25,000 model year 2015 and 2016 fit lx without moonroof vehicles due to side curtain airbags that may not deploy as designed. Any new or used units in dealer stock must be repaired per service bulletin, 15-079, safety recall: rear grab handle brackets, prior to sale.
• 10100562Oct 23, 2015Air bags, Body and structure. "service bulletin - certain 2015–2016 model year honda fit vehicles were equipped with a rear grab rail bracket that was not manufactured to design specifications and may interfere with side curtain airbag deployment. In the event of a collision, if the side curtain airbag does not deploy as designed, the vehicle may fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 214, fmvss 226, and the risk of injury is increased."

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