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2019 Honda Fit

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Fit.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2019 Honda Fit is a passenger car with an engine requiring 3.5 quarts of 0W-16 or 0W-20 oil, paired with an automatic AV-S7 transmission, and carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 31 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 33 mpg combined. In owner-reported reliability data, the 2019 model generated 134 complaints, with the Electrical System cited most often and six recalls on record. Compared with the full 2007–2020 Fit complaint history, which peaked at 369 complaints for the 2007 model year and bottomed at 35 for the 2020 model year, the 2019 sits near the lower-complaint end of the range, indicating it is one of the more settled years in the model's production run.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy31/36/33 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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.

Battery groupBCI 151R · 340 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size185/55R16 83HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161.4 in
Overall width66.5 in
Overall height59.8 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Curb weight2493 lb
Track (front / rear)57.5 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 36 / 33 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

7.7–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2015 EX Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec130 hpFWD
2018Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-48.40 sec16.30 sec130 hpFWD
2016EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-48.50 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-47.70 sec16.10 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-47.90 sec16.00 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX Hatchback 1.5L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD
2015EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-49.10 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-16 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHonda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity4.0
Engine Oil0W-16 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts24 ft-lbs Use a new gasket. ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub131.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHonda
Spark Plug Gap.039-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque16 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing0 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.827 - 0.937 lbs
Oil TypeND-8
Oil Capacity4.00 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number151R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance340 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum57.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum59.0
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)57.0-59.0 psi
Engine Compression400

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque17.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque80.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement.748
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016
Maximum Drum Diameter7.913

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184 inch lbs., Step 2: 90°.84 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 120°.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Journal Bolts 1, 2, 4 and 5: 22°, Step 3: Journal Bolt 3: 32°.22 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Honda Fit recorded 134 complaints, which is higher than the low of 42 complaints in 2017 and the 114 in 2018 but far below the peak of 369 complaints in 2007 and the 280 in 2015. Its 6 recalls place it between the 4 recalls seen in 2018 and 2020 and the higher recall totals typical of the early‑generation years (often 10‑12). Investigations were zero in 2019, matching the pattern of most years after 2011 except for occasional single investigations in 2012, 2013, and 2015‑2017. Overall, the federal record shows a declining complaint trend from the first generation through the second, with a modest uptick in 2018‑2019 followed by a sharp drop to 35 complaints in 2020. Given that 2019’s complaint and recall figures are well below the early‑generation highs and comparable to the surrounding years, it represents a relatively low‑risk model year for a used purchase, assuming other condition factors are acceptable.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
29
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
134
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 134 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System26
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Fuel System, Gasoline13
Unknown Or Other12
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System8
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other7
Engine4
Structure4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V314000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 28/05/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit… Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

21V215000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 25/03/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ONL6M2081420232023-08-14Engine And Engine CoolingOwner Notification Letter - On some 2018-2019 Fit vehicles, a combination of carbon…
ABOM060220239062023-06-02Engine And Engine CoolingDealer Message - American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2019…
A21-0072023-06-02Engine And Engine CoolingService Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or…
A23-0422023-06-02Engine And Engine CoolingService Bulletin - A combination of carbon deposits on the intake valves and the PGM-FI…
A20-0452022-09-30Fuel System, GasolineService Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Fit take?

3.5 qt of 0W-16 or 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Fit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fit get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 36 highway / 33 combined mpg.