2016 Honda Fit Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 16%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Honda Fit, 16% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently took my FIT into my local Honda dealership to address a check engine light. That day in particular, the vehicle had a delayed acceleration when I was hitting the gas pedal on a local city street'something it had not done ever. At the time of my service, it was explained to me that I would have to have a diagnostic test run to determine the cause. I received a call later that day informing me of a 'cylinder 3 misfire' that would require a coil, spark plug and fuel induction service. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350452, filed 2020-08, 59,000 miles“Fuel injectors prematurely went out leaving me in limp mode with 4 lights flashing on the dash at 10mph on the interstate until I gave up and pulled over and just got a tow home”
NHTSA complaint #11403338, filed 2021-03, 92,000 miles“At only 37,000 miles, my 2016 FIT started having trouble upshifting and downshifting efficiently, and my check engine light came on. I took it to the Honda dealership, and was told my fuel injectors had failed, and there was significant carbon build up on the engine valves that needed cleaning. At my persistence, Honda eventually decided to do a goodwill repair since it was only 1,000 miles outside of factory warranty. However, this is a known problem with 2015/2016 fits and Honda should issue a recall for their fuel injectors.”
NHTSA complaint #11311634, filed 2020-02, 37,000 miles“I had 4 emergency lights come on while driving in motion leaving a gas station. I then drove on the interstate and had to pull over due to safety concerns. We took the 2016 Honda FIT to a trusted mechanic and Honda dealership and both agreed that after just over 58,000 miles, all of the fuel injectors are bad and need to be replaced. Both the Honda dealership I purchased from and our trusted mechanic agree the fuel injectors should not be going bad at this time. The car is 2.5 years old, has had all routine oil changes and no crashes or issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278103, filed 2019-11, 58,000 miles“Fuel injectors failed (known issue) causing me to be stranded with kids. Car was under warranty. Dealer refused to cover under warranty even though federal emissions warranty required it for the mileage at the time. Next year catalytic converter failed causing me to fail emissions test. Dealer refused to cover under federal emissions warranty , claiming that fuel injectors cause the catalytic converter to fail and it the catalytic converter itself had no defects. Causing pollution, safety, and performance issues. Stranded with infant. Company violating clean air act and profiting on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11363600, filed 2020-10, 34,280 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10215486Jun 8, 2022"Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs)…
- 10215234Jun 1, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting…
- 10215233Jun 1, 2022Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301âP0304 (cylinder misfire detected). Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting…
- 10213565May 5, 2022"Customer letter - On some 2015-2016 Fit vehicles, certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to…
- 10208201Feb 18, 2022Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-2016 Fit vehicles. This warranty extension covers fuel injectors to…
- 10208198Feb 18, 2022Service Bulletin - Certain fuel injectors may not have been installed to proper specifications. An incorrectly installed fuel injector may lead to increased wear inside the…
- 10206648Jan 15, 2022ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead…
- 10186011Jan 18, 2021"ServiceNews Article - If normal troubleshooting suggests replacing the fuel injectors, check the long-term fuel trim using the i-HDS to ensure that it's fixed right the first…
- 10133022Mar 16, 2018Service bulletin - The MIL is on and DTC P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set. Faulty fuel injectors in one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and…
- 10084296Jun 23, 2016Service bulletin - the ignition coil, spark plug, or fuel injector on one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and cause the engine to misfire.
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 2016 Honda Fit
55 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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