2012 Honda Fit | 2013 Honda Fit — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published April 24, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 24, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V157000, published April 24, 2013. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2012 Honda Fit | 2013 Honda Fit — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013, and model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit base vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2011, through April 19, 2013. In April 2013, Honda recalled 43,782 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles. In July 2013, Honda informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit vehicles in base trim to the recall campaign, representing an additional 48,138 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 91,920. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What to do
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.
Get an email if HONDA has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- FIT
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2012 HONDA FIT | 2013 HONDA FIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2025 Honda Cmx500 | 2026 Honda Cmx300 | 2017 Honda Cmx300 | 2018 Honda Cmx300 | 2019 Honda Cmx300 | 2020 HondaJuly 30, 2026
- NHTSA2018 Honda Odyssey | 2020 Honda Odyssey | 2019 Honda Odyssey — Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJuly 2, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Honda Passport | 2026 Honda Pilot — Suspension: rearJuly 2, 2026
- NHTSA2017 Honda Pilot | 2014 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Mdx — Structure: frame and membersJune 5, 2026
- NHTSA2013 Unity U24ib | 2013 Regency Gt Gt28d | 2013 Unity U24mb | 2013 Libero L24cb | 2013 Regency Gt Gt27s | 2013April 24, 2013
- NHTSA2013 Nissan Altima — Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireApril 24, 2013
Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Honda Fit | 2013 Honda Fit — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V157000 on April 24, 2013. Reported hazard: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles manufactured from May 23, 2011, through March 22, 2013, and model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit base vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2011, through April 19, 2013. In April 2013, Honda recalled 43,782 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles. In July 2013, Honda informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012-2013 Honda Fit vehicles in base trim to the recall campaign, representing an additional 48,138 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 91,920. The electronic stability control system of the affected vehicles may allow excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S99.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: FIT.