Recall 14V258 affects 1,038 2013 Honda Fit vehicles with manual transmissions for a passenger-side driveshaft defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 1,038 2013 Fit vehicles with manual transmissions because the passenger-side driveshaft can break while driving after improper heat treatment during manufacturing. A separated driveshaft can make the Fit lose power and coast to a stop, and a parked vehicle without the parking brake can move unexpectedly; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side driveshaft on the 2013 Honda Fit with a manual transmission is the steel shaft that carries engine power from the transmission to the front wheel. It has to spin while also tolerating road vibration and suspension movement. When it stays intact, the wheel receives steady drive power as you accelerate.
On affected Fits, the driveshaft was not heat treated correctly during manufacturing. Heat treatment is the process that hardens metal so it has the right strength. When that process is wrong, the shaft is weaker than intended and can break while the vehicle is being driven. A broken driveshaft stops power transfer through that side of the driveline.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign can be a sudden loss of drive power, noise from the driveline area, or the vehicle no longer moving as expected when you press the accelerator.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Honda Fit | driveline |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,038 |
Not every 2013 Honda Fit hatchback is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger side driveshaft fractures and separates while driving, the Fit loses power and coasts to a stop, which increases crash risk. A parked vehicle with a fractured driveshaft can move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not applied, so set the parking brake every time you park. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Honda Fit is included in this recall.
- Contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 to confirm repair instructions and reference recall number 14V258.
- Schedule a franchised Honda dealer inspection of the passenger-side driveshaft, with free replacement if the driveshaft has the improper heat treatment defect.
- Bring the Honda recall notice if you have it. If not, give the dealer recall number 14V258 when scheduling.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the inspection and any needed repair are complete.
What happens at the repair
Honda's remedy calls for a Honda technician to inspect the passenger side driveshaft and replace it as needed. The recall began on June 23, 2014, and the inspection and replacement are free of charge. If the dealer confirms the driveshaft is covered, parts and labor are covered under recall 14V258. Ask the service desk to document the inspection result on the repair order before you leave.
Timeline
| May 16, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V258?
Recall 14V258 covers 1,038 2013 Honda Fit vehicles with manual transmissions. The passenger-side driveshaft was improperly heat treated during manufacturing and can break while driving. Honda dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if needed for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Honda Fit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Fit is included in recall 14V258. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the passenger-side driveshaft inspection under recall 14V258. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Honda's recall remedy says dealers will inspect the passenger-side driveshaft and replace it if necessary free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to perform the covered recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
A fractured driveshaft can separate while driving, causing the 2013 Honda Fit to lose power and coast to a stop. If the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it can move unexpectedly. Either condition increases crash risk under recall 14V258.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V258000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V258 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V258000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - 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)
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 →