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2016 Honda Fit maintenance schedule

The 2016 Fit is part of the 3rd Gen (GK5) (2015-2020), sold as a hatchback. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 Fit needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Honda's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Maintenance Minder A/B

7,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Tire rotation

Maintenance Minder sub-code 1

7,500 miIndependent
Brake fluid

Replace every 3 years regardless of mileage

3 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Initial replacement at 120k/10yrs, then every 60k/5yrs

120,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

Sub-code 3 replacement

30,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs

Maintenance Minder sub-code 4

100,000 miIndependent
Serpentine belt

Inspect interval; replace as needed

30,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Test lifespan / inspect connections

15,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20
Coolant
Type 2
Transmission fluid
HCF-2 / MTF

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.5L 4-cyl (L15B1), 130 hp, CVT, 6MT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2016 Fit owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Fuel Injector/Rail Failure

high severity

32,000-50,000 mi · $2,000-$3,000 to fix

Throwing codes, poor drivability, sluggish

Source: fitfreak.net

VTC Actuator Rattle

low severity

Grinding noise on cold startup

Source: youtube.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda Fit

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Honda dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Structure

NHTSA 15V697000

October 2015

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014, to July 02, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof. In the affected vehicles, the rear grab handle brackets were not manufactured properly, and as a result, the brackets may puncture the side curtain air bags upon their deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection" and number 226, "Ejection Mitigation".

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear grab handle bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JV8.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$390

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Fit model years

3rd Gen (GK5) (2015-2020)

201520162017201820192020

Shopping new? The Honda Fit guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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