Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Fit.
The 2013 Honda Fit is a compact passenger car equipped here with a five-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined on 0W-20 API motor oil with a 3.8-quart sump capacity. Across the Fit's documented complaint history spanning 2007 through 2020, this model year's 175 total owner complaints sit squarely in the middle of the range — well below the 369 complaints recorded for the 2007 model yet notably higher than the 35 logged for 2020. With 10 recalls on file and air bags ranking as the top complaint area, the 2013 Fit represents a midpoint in the generation's reliability arc, meaning prospective owners should verify that air-bag recall work has been completed while recognizing that complaint volume for this year is neither the model's best nor its worst showing.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Overall length | 161.8 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2564 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 57.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 33 / 30 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 21 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Fit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | EV Hatchback Elec 20-kWh | 8.50 sec | 16.70 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EV Hatchback (Sport Mode) Elec 20-kWh | 8.70 sec | 16.80 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.50 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.30 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.60 sec | 117 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Honda part number 08798-9031-A |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.2 |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 17 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 133 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 790 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 0 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .81-.92 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.66-3.00 oz |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-0.95 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND 11 Oil |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 47.0-54.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 7.874 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 7.913 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Across this generation, federal complaints generally declined from a high of 369 in 2007 down to a low of 113 in 2011 and 2012, while recalls remained consistently between 8 and 12 annually. However, the 2013 model breaks this positive trend with a notable spike to 175 complaints, even as it maintains the generation's typical recall volume with 10 recalls. This complaint surge is heavily concentrated in the Air Bags category, which accounts for 86 of the 175 complaints and correlates with 14 crash and 4 fire complaints; the data does not specify the root cause of these air bag failures. While the 2013 Fit is statistically less problematic than the redesigned 2015 model that followed, it clearly lags behind the immediately preceding 2011 and 2012 model years. Given the unexplained but significant spike in air bag complaints and associated crash reports, the 2013 Fit is not the optimal year to buy, and you should prioritize a used 2012 model for a more stable reliability record.
All 175 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners…
Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| A20-011 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A20-016 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| 19-003-1 | 2019-08-13 | Air Bags | Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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3.8 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 30 combined mpg.