Honda Insight
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
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Went in for a typical servicing. They noted that the downstream O2 sensor was damaged by rodents. The vehicle, with around 14k has always been store...
I received a 2021 Insight Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall in September 2025 saying that recall replacement parts were now available at Honda Dealers....
The brake servo control unit feel simulator which reduces the simulation force provided to the brake pedal during emergency or failed conditions and i...
Under certain circumstances, the portion of the PCU that controls charging of the 12 volt accessory battery malfunctions, sending the PCU into a "fail...
While my wife was driving my car on a busy road. The servo brake control unit/ pedal simulator broke making it near impossible to stop the car. She ha...
On two (2) occasions, the "collision mitigation braking system" braked with no reason. It has happened on a quiet and straight line residential stre...
On at least two occasions the automatic emergency braking system has activated with nothing in front of the vehicle. Several instances when cresting...
I am urging your immediate attention to a safety issue affecting the 2021 Honda Insight. The vehicle’s infotainment system, which controls key safety...
I received the "important safety recall" letter in March 2024 from the Honda Automobile Division regarding the seat weight sensor circuit board. The l...
Car emergency braking system engaged while there was nothing in front of the car. The automatic brakes were applied and the brake indicator flashed on...
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Summary
The 2021 Honda Insight has 22 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.