Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Fit.
The 2010 Honda Fit is a passenger car equipped with an automatic (S5) transmission and a 3.8‑quart, 5W‑20 API oil specification, delivering EPA ratings of 27 city / 33 highway / 30 combined mpg. Its 30‑mpg combined figure and modest oil capacity underscore the model’s efficiency focus. In the 2007‑2020 complaint history, the 2010 model year recorded 183 owner complaints — well below the 369 peak seen in 2007 but above the 35 low of 2020 — with air bags leading the complaint categories and 12 recalls issued. This places the 2010 Fit in the middle of the generation’s reliability trajectory, indicating it improved on early‑year issues but had not yet reached the later‑model lows.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Overall length | 161.8 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2471 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 57.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 33 / 30 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Fit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.90 sec | 17.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EV Hatchback Elec 20-kWh | 8.50 sec | 16.70 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | in three steps: 17 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 790 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 0 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .81-.92 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.66-3.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-54.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ idle, 50 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.006-0.008 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.010-0.012 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 7.874 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 7.913 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Across the first generation, complaints peaked in 2007 at 369 and generally trended downward, with the 2010 model year recording 183 complaints. This is a notable improvement over the 286 complaints seen in 2009, though it remains higher than the 113 complaints reported for both 2011 and 2012. The 2010 model recorded 12 recalls—the highest figure in the provided record—and 55 TSBs, which is consistent with the peak TSB levels of 2009 and 2011. The primary area of concern for 2010 is Air Bags with 77 complaints, followed by Power Train (11), Steering (10), and Electrical System (9). Additionally, there were 19 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, though the data does not specify the root causes. Given the overall downward trend in complaints and the stability of the model's record, this is a good year to buy.
All 183 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners…
Showing 5 of 55 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-066 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A21120B | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A21120B | 2022-01-29 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
3.8 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 30 combined mpg.