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severe Owners of the 2013 Honda Fit have filed 89 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 18,600 miles at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 Fit | 102 |
| 2010 Fit | 81 |
| 2011 Fit | 63 |
| 2012 Fit | 41 |
| 2013 Fit (this page) | 89 |
| 2015 Fit | 14 |
| 2016 Fit | 4 |
Of the 89 airbags complaints filed for the 2013 Honda Fit, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Airbags accounts for 51% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 8 categories tracked.
Among the 11 model years of Honda Fit in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The Takata airbag recall dominates these complaints. Owners received recall notices in March 2016 stating remedy parts would arrive by summer 2016, but the parts never showed up on schedule. From mid-2016 through 2017, owners reported calling dealers and Honda multiple times—often placed on hold for 15+ minutes—only to be told repeatedly that parts were still unavailable, with no promised delivery date. Dealers and Honda blamed each other for the delay. Some owners were offered loaner vehicles; others were flatly refused or told loaner programs were unavailable. A car-share nonprofit lost over $3,000 in revenue after removing six affected Fits from service. One owner traded in their vehicle at a significant loss rather than continue driving an airbag known to be unsafe.
Separately, one owner reported the passenger-side airbag disable indicator light illuminating intermittently when a lightweight adult (100–115 lbs) sits in the front passenger seat—sometimes for just seconds, sometimes for over a minute. The owner notes this pattern mirrors other Honda owners' experiences online and means the airbags would not deploy during those intervals.
Two separate accident reports describe driver-side airbags failing to deploy: one in a 45+ mph rear-impact collision where the driver sustained a leg hematoma, and another in a front collision where the driver's chest hit the steering wheel. A third owner reported having the Takata recall repair done in 2016, but in 2023 when hit at 50 mph, no airbags deployed and the vehicle was totaled—with Honda and insurance each refusing to inspect.
Same Honda Fit airbags reports on nearby years: 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2015
The vast majority of complaints center on NHTSA campaign 16V061000 regarding defective Takata airbag inflators. Owners received recall notices in March 2016 stating remedy parts would be available by summer 2016, but parts remained unavailable for months or over a year. Owners reported repeated dealer and Honda calls with no status updates, contradictory information about part availability, and no meaningful timeline for repair. Some owners were offered loaner vehicles, others were not. Several owners reported the dealer and manufacturer blaming each other for the delay.
When: Recall notices received March 2016; complaints span 2016–2017 with parts delays of 6–18+ months
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received but no follow-up communication; Parts repeatedly stated as unavailable despite initial promises of summer 2016 delivery; Conflicting information from dealer and manufacturer on part status; Owner unable to drive vehicle safely while awaiting repair; Some owners offered loaner vehicles; others refused or not offered; Dealer and manufacturer disagreement over responsibility for delay
Codes mentioned: 16V061000
Repairs/costs cited: Driver or passenger side airbag inflator replacement required. Repair parts unavailable for extended periods. Some owners reported eventual replacement after months of delay.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V061000 (Takata recall). Honda issued recall notices stating remedy would become available summer 2016. Some owners received loaner vehicle programs; others reported Honda and dealers refused additional accommodations or compensation. No evidence in narratives of buy-back, lease cancellation without penalty, or expedited part procurement.
One owner reported that the dashboard side airbag disable indicator light comes on intermittently when the passenger is a lightweight adult (115 lbs or lighter). The light may stay illuminated for 3 seconds to 1 minute, at unpredictable times and locations. When the light is on, the side airbags do not deploy. The owner notes this pattern matches complaints from other Honda owners on the internet and occurs only when a lightweight adult occupies the passenger seat.
When: Intermittent; happens several times per week; no specific mileage reported
Symptoms owners cite: Side airbag disable indicator light illuminates intermittently; Light stays on for 3 seconds to 1+ minute; Occurs only with lightweight passengers (100–115 lbs) in passenger seat; Unpredictable timing; not tied to driving conditions; Side airbags would not deploy while light is on; Does not occur when lightweight person drives and owner sits in passenger seat
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed; owner seeking resolution for intermittent sensor/detection issue with passenger airbag system.
Owner reported a rear-impact collision at approximately 45+ mph. Passenger side airbags deployed but driver side airbags did not deploy. The driver's seat tipped backward, the headrest fell into the back seat, and a metal bar under the driver's seat was thrust forward, causing a deep hematoma on the driver's leg. The driver was the only occupant.
When: At accident impact; vehicle mileage unknown
Symptoms owners cite: Rear-impact collision at ~45+ mph; Driver side airbag did not deploy; Passenger side airbags deployed; Driver seat tipped backward from upright position; Headrest fell off into back seat; Metal bar under driver seat thrust forward; Driver sustained deep hematoma to leg
Repairs/costs cited: Driver sustained leg injury. Vehicle was fixed, traded in, and sold.
Owner reported sudden unintended acceleration, brake pedal depression failed to stop vehicle, and collision with another vehicle. The driver side airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained chest injuries from contact with steering wheel. Police report filed. Vehicle was fixed, traded in, and sold.
When: At 59,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden acceleration despite brake pedal depression; Front collision resulting from brake failure; Driver side airbag did not deploy; Chest injury from steering wheel contact; No serious injury requiring hospitalization
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle fixed, traded in, and sold. Marin Honda referred contact to manufacturer; unknown if manufacturer was notified.
Owner had airbags serviced in 2016 to remedy the Takata recall. In 2023, vehicle was hit on the front left at approximately 50 mph and no airbags deployed. Honda told owner the insurance company had to conduct inspection, but insurance said Honda needed to send an agent. Vehicle was totaled and sold by insurance company.
When: 2023, after 2016 Takata repair service
Symptoms owners cite: Front left collision at ~50 mph; No airbag deployment; Vehicle totaled
Repairs/costs cited: 2016 Takata airbag service performed. No explanation given for non-deployment in 2023 collision. Insurance company photos available.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda deferred inspection responsibility to insurance company; insurance deferred to Honda.
Synthesized from 89 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
2013 Honda fit. Consumer concerned about the recent recalls on takata airbags. *ta
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts…
Takata recall. I received the recall notice for my 2013 Honda fit in march, 2016. It is now december of 2016 and my dealer has no idea when a new airbag will be available. I think 9 months of driving this car with this airbag is too long to wait for a replacement. Don't know what else I can do about it except to send this note to you. *tr
Numerous delays since march...never fixed! [xxx] hello! My name is [xxx]. May I have your name please so I know who I'm chatting with? [visitor] [xxx] hello! My name is [xxx]. May I have your name please so I know who I'm chatting with? [visitor] my Honda has been recalled and my name is [xxx] [xxx] hi, [xxx] nice to meet you! May I have the year, make and model of your vehicle please?…
2013 Honda fit and 2004 Honda civic. The consumer was concerned about the recent recall of takata air bags and the chemicals inside the air bags. *ta updated 03/02/16.*jb
2013 Honda fit. Consumer writes in regards to no response from dealership on replacement parts availability to repair driver front airbag inflator recall notice. *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda fit. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
It's a meaningful issue. 89 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Across the 17 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 14,500 and 34,000 miles, with the median around 18,600. A quarter of owners report trouble before 14,500; a quarter make it past 34,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 7 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.