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 2012 Fit.
The 2012 Honda Fit is a passenger car powered by an engine requiring 3.8 quarts of 0W-20 API oil and paired with an automatic (S5) transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 33 highway, and 30 combined. Across the 2007–2020 model run, this generation has accumulated 113 owner complaints and 11 recalls, with air bags representing the top reported concern. That complaint volume sits well below the 2007 peak of 369 yet remains markedly above the 2020 low of 35, positioning the 2012 model in a moderate zone of the Fit’s long-term reliability spectrum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EV Hatchback Elec 20-kWh | 8.50 sec | 16.70 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EV Hatchback (Sport Mode) Elec 20-kWh | 8.70 sec | 16.80 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 0W-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.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 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 | 0.81-0.92 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 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. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 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.
The 2012 Honda Fit represents a notable stabilization point in the first-generation model’s federal record. Complaints dropped sharply from 286 in 2009 to 113 in both 2011 and 2012, while recalls remained consistent at 11—matching the prior year but slightly below the 2009–2010 average. The year saw one investigation, a return to early-generation levels, and a modest decline in TSBs (44 vs. 53–55 in 2010–2011). Air bag complaints (39) dominate the 2012 data, aligning with a broader industry-wide trend rather than a Fit-specific issue, while other systems show relatively low incident counts. Compared to the 2013 uptick in complaints (175) and the later surge in TSBs for 2015, the 2012 model appears to be a relatively trouble-free midpoint in the generation. This makes the 2012 a strong used purchase candidate, assuming air bag components have been inspected or replaced.
All 113 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 11 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 44 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| A20-011 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A20-016 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| 19-003-1 | 2019-08-13 | Air Bags | Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for… |
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 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 30 combined mpg.