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Honda FitModel year report

2020 Honda Fit Problems

Compared with other Honda Fit years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

2/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,262miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
33 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 31 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Honda Fit (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2020 Honda Fit. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (8) and other or unknown (7). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,262 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 11 Honda Fit model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 2 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “This 2020 Honda Fit has experienced a multipurpose camera unit/millimeter wave radar internal electronic failure that will cost $2,000 to repair. Neither Honda nor my auto dealership will help me and insist it isn't under any kind of warranty or covered by a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11693386, filed 2025-10

Forward collision avoidance: “The Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) consistently provides a false positive when approaching a particular railroad crossing near my home. When about 20 yards away from the crossing (a single set of tracks) approaching at 30-35mph, the BRAKE warning flashes and beeps for a second or two, but it's not clear that any actual braking is applied. This does not happen if I slow to about 20mph or less before approaching the crossing. At this particular railroad crossing, the road is going downhill towards the tracks and the tracks cross the road at 90degrees. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548868, filed 2023-10

Other or unknown: “Fuel gauge and odometer display glitches until completely blank whenever outside temperature reaches below 49°F. This has been an ongoing issue since I originally purchased/leased my vehicle in 2020. This is a dangerous glitch, because I cannot tell how much fuel I have left before I hit empty. The display will flash on/off until the driver sees almost a computer or alien language, then the display simply turns blank completely until temperature reaches above 49°F.”

NHTSA complaint #11629540, filed 2024-12

Engine: “On June 10th 2026, my 2020 Honda Fit EX-L with approximately 20,000 miles began misfiring while idle at a light. Error codes started appearing on my dash, no check engine light. Honda of Short Pump diagnosed a cylinder 2 misfire (DTC P0302) caused by a carbon buildup on the intake valves and quoted ~$1200 for valve cleaning. This is the identical failure mode described in Honda Service Bulletin 21-007, whose affected vehicles list includes 2015-2020 Honda Fits, and which Honda covers under warranty extension bulletin 23-042 for 10 years/150,000 miles - but only for 2018-2019 model years. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743275, filed 2026-06

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 65,000 miles.

67%0–100%10–250%25–5017%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,262 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20212022202320241120252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Honda Fit. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Fit · hatchback FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 14.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Honda Fit version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Fit FWD1.5L 4-cylCVT334036$1,850
Fit FWD1.5L 4-cylCVT313633$2,050
Fit FWD1.5L 4-cyl6-speed manual293631$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Honda Fit → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Fit

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020377,26245332 · FewerRising
201913811,400653360 · TypicalRising
201811728,850453325 · FewerRising
20174328,50005340 · FewerRising
201612236,50015348 · FewerFalling
201528547,000453465 · MoreFalling
201317628,9001043058 · TypicalFalling
201211349,1121143040 · TypicalFalling
201111366,61111—3028 · FewerFalling
201018439,97512—3066 · MoreFalling
200928760,25011—3087 · MoreFalling
200821773,6008—3058 · TypicalFalling
200737060,68111—30Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Honda Fit model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Honda Fit have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2020 Honda Fit as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Honda Fit is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 8.

Has the 2020 Honda Fit been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Honda Fit do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Honda Fit 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Honda Fit get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Honda Fit (Fit, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 31 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Honda Fit reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,262 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 65,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.