Recall 15V559 affects 17,796 2015 Honda Fit vehicles for ignition-coil wire damage that can stall the engine. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 17,796 2015 Fit hatchbacks under recall 15V559 because electrical-noise protection in the plug top ignition coils is inadequate. Damaged coil wires can overheat, stall the engine, and raise crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The plug top ignition coil on the 2015 Honda Fit sits at the spark plug and supplies the high voltage needed to ignite the fuel and air mixture inside the engine. When it works correctly, the coil turns electrical power from the vehicle into a strong, timed spark. That spark is what lets the engine fire cleanly.
On affected Fits, the wires inside the plug top ignition coils do not have enough protection from electrical noise. Electrical noise is stray interference in the ignition system. Over time, that interference can damage the wires inside the coil. Once the wiring is damaged, the coil cannot deliver a clean spark the way it should.
There is no warning sign before failure. A Fit that was running normally can develop ignition trouble without a specific advance symptom listed for owners.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Honda Fit | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 17,796 |
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?
Damaged ignition coil wires can overheat the coil and stall the engine, increasing crash risk if power is lost while driving. No warning sign is listed before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair. 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.
- Watch for Honda's recall notice if you have not received it; owner letters were mailed on October 9, 2015.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask whether the free Plug Top Ignition Coil replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 15V559 and Honda recall JT9 when you call the dealer or Honda customer service.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. If the engine stalls, move out of traffic when safe and arrange service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the Plug Top Ignition Coils with new design coils. The work targets wire damage inside the coils caused by improper protection against electrical noise. Honda's remedy states that the recall began on October 9, 2015. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm that recall 15V559 is open for your VIN before the appointment.
Timeline
| September 3, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V559?
Recall 15V559 covers 17,796 2015 Honda Fit vehicles with plug top ignition coil wires that lack proper protection against electrical noise. Damaged wires can overheat the coil and stall the engine, increasing crash risk. Honda dealers replace the coils for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Honda Fit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Fit is included in recall 15V559. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule replacement of the plug top ignition coils. Reference recall number 15V559 or Honda recall JT9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers replace the plug top ignition coils free of charge. The repair applies at any franchised Honda dealer, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.
Is it safe to drive my 2015 Honda Fit before the recall repair?
Recall 15V559 does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is engine stall from an overheated ignition coil after internal wire damage, which increases crash risk. Check your VIN, then schedule the free coil replacement with a Honda dealer if your vehicle is included.
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 2015 Honda Fit is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 15V559 or Honda recall JT9.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V559000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V559 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V559000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →