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Buying a used 2018 Honda FIT? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls apply: a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, a seat sensor that may cause unintended airbag deployment, and two separate backup camera recalls — one where the image may not appear, one where the image may fail. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. NHTSA lists 116 unverified owner complaints (4 crashes, 9 injuries, no fires), concentrated in electrical system at 34, fuel/propulsion at 30 and engine at 22.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Shift to reverse several times and confirm the camera image appears
- Ask whether and when the fuel pump recall was performed
- Watch for stalling or hard starts across a long test drive
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Honda FIT
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Fit and HR-V backup camera may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Fit and HR-V backup camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
116 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 41 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 34 | None found |
| Engine | 22 | None found |
| Structure | 12 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 9 | None found |