Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Fit.
The 2020 Honda Fit is a compact hatchback that delivers efficient daily driving, powered by a modest engine that requires 3.5 quarts of 0W‑16/0W‑20 oil and is paired with an automatic AV‑S7 transmission; its EPA rating of 31 / 36 / 33 mpg (city/highway/combined) reflects that efficiency. Despite its small size, the Fit’s engine has been the most frequently cited complaint area in the vehicle’s reliability record, but the 2020 model saw only 35 owner complaints—the lowest in the 2007‑2020 span, a sharp drop from the 369 complaints recorded in 2007—and it is subject to four recalls. This combination of low complaint volume and a modest recall count signals that the 2020 Fit represents a significant improvement in reliability over earlier years of the model.
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 (AV-S7) |
| Overall length | 161.4 in |
| Overall width | 66.5 in |
| Overall height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2493 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.5 / 57.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 31 / 36 / 33 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 96 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 17 cu ft |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.40 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.30 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 7.90 sec | 16.00 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.20 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | EX-L Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.10 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-16 / 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.6 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 4.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-16 · 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Honda MTF |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 108 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-0.94 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | ND-14 POE Oil or equivalent. |
| Oil Capacity | 2.37-2.77 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| 1 | 84.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90° | 84 in |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 120°. | |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Journal Bolts 1, 2, 4 & 5: 22°, Step 3: Journal Bolt 3: 32° | 22 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2020 Honda Fit registers the lowest complaint volume in the federal dataset with just 35 grievances, marking a sharp decline from 134 in 2019 and representing the nadir of the observed production span that peaked at 281 complaints in 2015. Recall activity held steady at four campaigns—matching 2018 levels but down from six in 2019—while technical service bulletins rose to 45 from 29 the prior year. Top complaint categories showed minimal dispersion across Engine (4), Electrical System (3), Air Bags (3), and Unknown/Other (3), with zero fire incidents and only one crash-related report indicating no systemic safety defect pattern. Situated at the terminal point of the timeline with the lowest grievance rate in the thirteen-year record and no open investigations, the 2020 model year represents the strongest used-car candidate in this dataset.
All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio… Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid… Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall…
Showing 5 of 45 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21-007 | 2023-06-02 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0300 (random misfire detected) or… |
| ATI&03282023902 | 2023-03-28 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022… |
| ATI&03132023905 | 2023-03-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022… |
| ATI&01032023907 | 2023-01-03 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022… |
| A22010A | 2022-06-08 | Engine And Engine Cooling | "Service news article - When diagnosing a Fit within the above VIN range with a misfire… |
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3.5 qt of 0W-16 or 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 31 city / 36 highway / 33 combined mpg.