Recall 13V157 affects 91,920 2012-2013 Honda Fit vehicles for ESC software that allows excessive yaw. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 91,920 2012-2013 Fit vehicles under recall 13V157 because the electronic stability control system can allow excessive yaw at high steering angles with certain tires. That loss of ESC function increases crash risk, and the Honda dealer repair will be free once Honda makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic stability control system on the 2012-2013 Honda Fit is designed to help keep the car pointed where the driver intends during a sharp turn or sudden steering input. It uses vehicle sensors and brake control to reduce yaw, which is the car rotating around its center instead of tracking cleanly through the turn.
On affected Fit vehicles, the system allows excessive yaw rates at high steering angles when the vehicle has certain tires. In plain terms, the stability control does not step in soon enough or strongly enough in that situation. The issue is a control-system behavior, not a visible broken part an owner can inspect in the driveway.
There is no warning sign before failure. The dashboard does not give a specific early alert that the stability control response is out of specification.
Who's affected?
Covers two Fit model years tied to the same electronic stability control component.
| 2012 Honda Fit | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Fit | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 91,920 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessive yaw rates can keep the electronic stability control system from working as intended, increasing the risk of a crash during a loss of control event. Drive cautiously and arrange the software update through a Honda dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Honda Fit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free ESC software update that corrects the excessive-yaw-rate issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V157 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra room before turns and avoid abrupt steering inputs.
What happens at the repair
Honda has identified a software update as the recall repair. Because the source record does not list a current remedy status, confirm repair availability with a Honda dealer before planning the visit. Once available for your VIN, a Honda technician updates the electronic stability control software at no charge. The update is meant to correct the ESC programming tied to excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 24, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V157?
Recall 13V157 covers 91,920 2012-2013 Honda Fit vehicles with electronic stability control software that allows excessive yaw rates at high steering angles with certain tires. That can prevent proper ESC function and increase crash risk. Honda dealers update the ESC software for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Honda Fit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Fit is included in recall 13V157. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the ESC software update. Reference recall number 13V157 or Honda campaign S99 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will update the ESC software free of charge. The work is handled through a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V157?
The safety risk is reduced electronic stability control performance during high steering angles with certain tires. Honda reported that excessive yaw rates can prevent proper ESC function, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free software update with a Honda dealer.
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 confirm whether your specific 2012-2013 Fit is included, then call a Honda dealer and reference recall 13V157 or Honda campaign S99.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V157000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V157 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V157000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →