2016 Honda Fit Technical Service Bulletins

94 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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.
• 10099062Dec 2, 2016Body and structure. Tech line summary article - in october of this year, we posted s/b 16-068, driver’s dashboard panel warped, to address suzuka-built vehicles with a gap between the driver’s side cover and the driver’s dashboard panel. We’re now getting reports of the same issue on yorii-built vehicles (11th vin character is an x).
• 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.
• 10087828Oct 19, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure. Dealer message - there is a gap between the lid assembly and the driver’s dashboard panel. During manufacturing, the end clips of some driver’s side dashboard panel have a defect that prevents the lid assembly from properly being secured.
• 10087262Oct 19, 2016Electrical system. Service bulletin - there is a gap between the lid assembly and the driver’s dashboard panel. During manufacturing, the end clips of some driver’s side dashboard panel have a defect that prevents the lid assembly from properly being secured.
• 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, 2016Fuel system, Engine. 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.
• 10204281Mar 31, 2016Equipment. Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.
• 10204280Mar 31, 2016Equipment. Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.
• 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.
• 10204290Mar 2, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Exterior lighting. Fog Light Lenses look melted or discoloredf?- All models with fog lights affected vehicles
• 10204293Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Recall Information update: Service Bulletin NSS300 #2
• 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, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10204268Jan 30, 2016Air bags. Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator Collection - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
• 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, 2015Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
• 10099783Dec 22, 2015Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. "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."
• 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."
• 10100783Oct 22, 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."
• 10099248Sep 28, 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"
• 10099335Sep 9, 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.

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