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2020 Honda Fit LX 6MT

The 2020 Honda Fit LX 6MT is a 130-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,190 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.

It makes 130 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).

The Fit measures 160.0 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,513 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,190
MSRP with Destination$17,145
Destination Charge$955
Engine
Engine Type1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4 i-VTEC with direct injection (L15B)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower130 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Redline6,800 rpm
Valvetrain16-valve DOHC i-VTEC
Bore and Stroke73.0 x 89.5
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
1st Gear3.461 (30 mph **)
2nd Gear1.869 (56 mph **)
3rd Gear1.235 (84 mph **)
4th Gear0.948 (110 mph **)
5th Gear0.809 (128 mph **)
6th Gear0.727 (143 mph **)
Reverse3.307
Final Drive4.62
Fuel Economy
City29 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined31 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity10.6 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam
Front Stabilizer Bar25.4 mm
Turning Diameter35.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc 10.3 in
Rear Brake DiscDrum 7.9 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in with full covers
Wheels Rear15 in with full covers
Tires Front185/60R15
Tires Rear185/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length160 in
Width67 in
Height60 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Front Track58.3 in
Rear Track58 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft³
Curb Weight2,513 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)61% / 39%
Interior
Headroom Front39.5 in
Headroom Rear37.5 in
Legroom Front41.4 in
Legroom Rear39.3 in
Shoulder Room Front54.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.6 in
Hip Room Front51.5 in
Hip Room Rear45.1 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2020 Honda FIT 5 HB FWD

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Honda FIT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V332000

May 31, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.

NHTSA campaign 24V384000

Feb 1, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

NHTSA campaign 24V064000

Feb 2, 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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 display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

NHTSA campaign 23V046000

36 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Honda FIT

Owner Complaints

36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Honda FIT (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other7
Engine6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Lane Departure4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 26, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure
“The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and multipurpose camera unit (part of Honda Sensing) on my 2020 Honda Fit malfunction intermittently. On some engine starts the camera and ACC function…”
Jul 14, 2026 · Seats
“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting to retrieve an item from behind the driver's side seat with the rear seat folded flat, the contact attempted to raise the…”
Jun 10, 2026 · Engine
“On June 10th 2026, my 2020 Honda Fit EX-L with approximately 20,000 miles began misfiring while idle at a light. Error codes started appearing on my dash, no check engine light. Honda of Short Pump…”
May 25, 2026 · Electrical System
“Upon startup, dashboard display of time, mileage, and outdoor temp is scrambled. After a few minutes, display corrects on its own. This first happened during a severe cold spell (-20F overnight temps)…”
Mar 26, 2026 · Electrical System
“My dashboard, specifically the area with my odometer and gas mileage reader, has been flickering and scrambling numbers. This seems to be an issue with many 3rd generation Honda Fit models…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 HONDA FIT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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