2017 Honda Fit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Honda Fit, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Honda Fit. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Honda Fit have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,655 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic instrument panel goes blank or displays random pixels during cool and cold weather. Pushin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent me”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Honda Fit. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 32–36 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 29–33 / 36–40 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Honda Fit model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Fit model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Honda Fit | 11 | 370 |
| 2008 Honda Fit | 8 | 217 |
| 2009 Honda Fit | 11 | 287 |
| 2010 Honda Fit | 12 | 184 |
| 2011 Honda Fit | 11 | 113 |
| 2012 Honda Fit | 11 | 113 |
| 2013 Honda Fit | 10 | 176 |
| 2015 Honda Fit | 4 | 284 |
| 2016 Honda Fit | 1 | 120 |
| 2017 Honda Fit | 0 | 43 |
| 2018 Honda Fit | 4 | 117 |
| 2019 Honda Fit | 6 | 136 |
| 2020 Honda Fit | 4 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2017 Honda Fit
How do I know if my 2017 Honda Fit has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
- Civic16,209 complaints
- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
- Passport1,660 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.