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Honda FIT 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Honda FIT: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

287Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
30Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags104 complaints

104 complaints; 9 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V061000, 16V346000, 17V030000, 17V545000, 18V042000, 18V268000, 19V378000, 19V500000, 19V502000.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V770000.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V101000.

Visibility19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V101000Reported February 17, 2011 - 97,201 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 97,201 vehicles across all affected models.

16V061000Reported February 3, 2016 - 2,232,187 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,232,187 vehicles across all affected models.

16V346000Reported May 24, 2016 - 2,719,386 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,719,386 vehicles across all affected models.

17V030000Reported January 10, 2017 - 977,708 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 977,708 vehicles across all affected models.

17V545000Reported August 31, 2017 - 3,257 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,257 vehicles across all affected models.

18V042000Reported January 9, 2018 - 691,726 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 691,726 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V378000Reported May 16, 2019 - 19,138 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 19,138 vehicles across all affected models.

19V500000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,558 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,558 vehicles across all affected models.

19V502000Reported June 27, 2019 - 9,555 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 9,555 vehicles across all affected models.

20V770000Reported December 10, 2020 - 248,358 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 248,358 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20081
20097
201029
201116
20127
20137
201419
201513
201689
201724
201818
201912
202013
202121
20226
20232
20242
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.