Recall 14V563 affects 6,292 2015 Honda Fit vehicles for an incorrect A-pillar cover that affects side curtain air bags. Free Honda dealer repair.
Honda is recalling 6,292 2015 Fit vehicles because the A-pillar interior cover was the version for vehicles without side curtain air bags. In a crash that requires side curtain air bag deployment, the wrong cover can reduce air bag performance and increase the risk of occupant injury; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The A-pillar interior cover in a 2015 Honda Fit is the plastic trim on the front roof pillar beside the windshield. It covers the metal pillar and sits next to the side curtain air bag path. In a crash that triggers the side curtain air bag, the trim must stay positioned so the air bag can deploy where Honda designed it to protect occupants.
Affected Fit vehicles were assembled with an A-pillar cover intended for vehicles without side curtain air bags. That cover does not match the air bag-equipped interior. During deployment, the trim can move or interfere with the side curtain air bag path instead of working with the air bag system. Recall 14V563 concerns that mismatch, not routine wear.
There is no warning sign before failure. The cover is an interior trim part, so an owner is not expected to feel a change in driving, braking, or steering before the air bag system is needed.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Honda Fit | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6,292 |
Not every 2015 Honda Fit is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect A-pillar interior cover can reduce side curtain air bag performance during a crash that requires deployment. That raises the risk of occupant injury. There is no listed warning sign before a crash exposes the problem, so confirm the recall with your VIN. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Honda Fit is included in this recall.
- Use Honda's owner notice, mailed on September 25, 2014, if you have it.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to ask about the free A-pillar cover inspection and correction for recall number 14V563.
- Schedule the A-pillar cover repair so the side curtain air bags can deploy as designed in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer, or reference recall number 14V563 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Honda's remedy calls for a dealer inspection of the A-pillar interior cover on the affected Fit. Once the repair is available, a Honda technician will check whether the vehicle has the wrong A-pillar cover for side curtain air bag equipment and install the correct cover if needed. The dealer repair is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. The source record does not provide a separate reimbursement process for owners who already paid for a related repair.
Timeline
| July 30, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V563?
Recall 14V563 covers 6,292 2015 Honda Fit vehicles built with the wrong A-pillar interior cover for side-curtain-air-bag equipment. In a crash, that cover can interfere with side curtain air bag performance and increase injury risk. Honda dealers inspect the cover and install the correct part for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Honda Fit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2015 Honda Fit is included in recall 14V563. If it is, call a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the A-pillar cover inspection under Honda recall JF9. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda dealers will inspect the A-pillar interior cover and install the correct cover, as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced side curtain air bag performance in a crash. The affected 2015 Honda Fit has side curtain air bags, but the wrong A-pillar interior cover can interfere with deployment and increase the risk of occupant injury.
What if I bought my Honda Fit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Honda Fit is included, then reference recall 14V563 or Honda recall JF9 when you call a Honda dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V563000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V563 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V563000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation 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 →