2019 Honda Fit engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Honda Fit — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased great condition used 2019 Fit EX on XXX from local non-Honda dealership. Nearly 10 months later, on XXX the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“Multiple warning lights lit up after starting car and driving for a short distance (less than 5 feet). Honda mechanic diagnosed it as a misfire in cylinder likely due to carbon buildup or other unknown reason. Similar incidents have happened with other 2019 Honda Fit and an extension of warranty…”
filed May 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2018-2019 Fit vehicles, a combination of carbon deposits on the intake valves and the PGM-FI software settings may lead to reduced combustion stability under certain circumstances…
ONL6M208142023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2023Service Bulletin - A combination of carbon deposits on the intake valves and the PGM-FI software settings may lead to reduced combustion stability under certain circumstances. This results in a misfire being detected…
A23-042 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2023Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or P0301â P0304 (cylinder misfire detected) due to carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.
A21-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2019 Fit vehicles. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage for valve cleaning and software installation due to carbon buildup…
ABOM06022023906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2023ServiceNews Article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire complaint, start by doing service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These…
A22010A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 15, 2022
Engine problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 6 | 17% |
| 2018 Fit | 22 | 19% |
| 2017 Fit | 11 | 26% |
| 2016 Fit | 11 | 9% |
| 2015 Fit | 40 | 14% |
| 2013 Fit | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 Fit | 12 | 11% |
| 2011 Fit | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 Fit | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 Fit | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 Fit | 23 | 11% |
| 2007 Fit | 17 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.