2018 Honda Fit TSBs

(AHM) is searching for certain 2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2018 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

the PGM-FI software settings may lead to reduced combustion stability under certain circumstances. This results in a misfire being detected and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) being illuminated.

reduced combustion stability under certain circumstances. This results in a misfire being detected and DTC stored.

due to carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

American Honda is extending the warranty coverage for valve cleaning and software installation due to carbon buildup on the valves with misfire DTCs (P0300-P0304) on these vehicles to 10 years or 150,000 miles from the original date of purchase, whichever comes first.

service bulletin, 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved injector design that addresses the failures that may have occurred in previous model years. In fact, fuel injectors within the above VIN range with misfire complaints were collected and found to have no defects that required part replacement. Replacing those injectors may have reduced the number of misfires temporarily, but most likely didnt address the actual cause of the misfire. The recommended repair for these vehicles is to do the intake valve cleaning procedure described in service bulletin 21-007, (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs)."

Carbon buildup on the intake valves may be affecting combustion.

bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs) instead of replacing fuel injectors. These vehicles use an improved injector design that addresses the failures that may have occurred in previous model years. In fact, fuel injectors within the above VIN range with misfire complaints were collected and found to have no defects that required part replacement. Replacing those injectors may have reduced the number of misfires temporarily, but most likely didn't address the actual cause of the misfire. The recommended repair for these vehicles is to do the intake valve cleaning procedure described in service bulletin 21-007 (Carbon Buildup with Misfire DTCs).

Part of the corrective action involves cleaning the intake ports of any carbon buildup using a media blaster (carbon cleaning tool).

using the i-HDS to ensure that it's fixed right the first time. -If it is less than 1.0% (lean), then it's most likely caused by the injectors. -If it is more than 1.0% (rich), then it's most likely caused by carbon buildup on the valves. Use a commercially available valve cleaner to resolve the carbon issue."

(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the MIL on with the misfire DTCs stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the MIL on with the misfire DTCs stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the MIL on with the misfire DTCs stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the MIL on with the misfire DTCs stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 Fits with a customer complaint of the MIL on with the misfire DTCs stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.

AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White Orchid Pearl and Bellanova White. The exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, wraps, dents, collision damage, customer-induced damage, etc.

To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the vehicle's exterior paint to 7 years from the original date of purchase.

the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint defects under S/B# 19-055, 19-056, 19 057, 19-058 and 19-064. It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited.

AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White Orchid Pearl and Bellanova White. The exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, etc.

2016-18 HR-V vehicles with White Orchid Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage from 3 years/unlimited mileage to 7 years/unlimited mileage.

American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, etc.

To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

ignition is turned to ON.

If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.

flashing at ignition II position during PDI (as seen below) and your dealership might have received affected vehicles. Please check the attached VIN list and inspect the vehicle(s) if still in your inventory.

connect to Apple CarPlay.

Some audio units are not updated to the latest software version.

blinking but no DTCs are set? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.

blinking but no DTCs are set? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.

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pressure building up at the fill plug due to the vent cap getting plugged with debris.

The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.