Recall 11V101 affects 97,201 2009-2010 Honda Fit vehicles for an engine-stalling VTEC spring defect. Free repair at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 97,201 2009-2010 Fit vehicles because one or more spring assemblies in the engine's VTEC system can fail. A failed spring assembly can stall the vehicle during operation and increase crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The VTEC system on the 2009-2010 Honda Fit is part of the engine valve-control hardware. VTEC, short for Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control, changes how the engine valves open so the engine can breathe correctly at different speeds and loads. The spring assemblies help that valve-control system move and return as designed.
The recall concerns failure of one or more of the four spring assemblies in the VTEC system. The available recall description does not identify a separate root cause, so the plain problem is mechanical: a spring assembly in that system can fail and leave the valve-control hardware without the spring force it needs. That means the engine's valve-control system no longer operates as Honda designed it.
There is no warning sign before failure. If your Fit is included, treat any unusual engine behavior as a reason to stop driving and call a Honda dealer for recall guidance.
Who's affected?
The same engine and engine cooling component is listed for both model years.
| 2009 Honda Fit | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2010 Honda Fit | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 97,201 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific hatchback.
What's the safety risk?
A failed spring assembly can make the vehicle stall during operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall inspection soon. If the engine stalls, steer to a safe place, turn on hazards, and call the dealer before driving again. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Honda Fit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 11V101 and ask whether the free VTEC spring-assembly inspection and replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, bring your registration and the VIN.
- Avoid driving the vehicle if it stalls, runs roughly, or loses power. Ask the dealer about towing instead.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the spring assemblies inside the engine's VTEC system. If a spring assembly has failed or does not pass inspection, the technician replaces it. Honda listed the recall repair as free of charge, and the safety recall began on March 7, 2011. The dealer repair is covered under the recall once Honda confirms the campaign for your VIN.
Timeline
| February 17, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V101?
Recall 11V101 covers 97,201 2009-2010 Honda Fit vehicles with VTEC spring assemblies that can fail. If those springs fail while the car is moving, the engine can stall and increase crash risk. Honda dealers inspect and replace the spring assemblies if needed for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Honda Fit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Fit is included in recall 11V101. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the VTEC spring assembly inspection and replacement if needed. Reference recall number 11V101 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers inspect and replace the engine spring assemblies if needed free of charge. The work must be done through a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall while the vehicle is being driven. Recall 11V101 involves spring assemblies in the engine's VTEC system. If one or more spring assemblies fail, the vehicle can stall during operation, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Honda Fit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific 2009-2010 Honda Fit is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 11V101.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V101000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V101 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V101000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →