2021 Model Year

Honda Insight

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
22
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
1

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V798000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

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...

Seats
Dec 2025

I received a 2021 Insight Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall in September 2025 saying that recall replacement parts were now available at Honda Dealers....

Brakes
Dec 2025

The brake servo control unit feel simulator which reduces the simulation force provided to the brake pedal during emergency or failed conditions and i...

Engine
Nov 2025

Under certain circumstances, the portion of the PCU that controls charging of the 12 volt accessory battery malfunctions, sending the PCU into a "fail...

Electrical System
Oct 2025

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...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jul 2025

On two (2) occasions, the "collision mitigation braking system" braked with no reason. It has happened on a quiet and straight line residential stre...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 2025

On at least two occasions the automatic emergency braking system has activated with nothing in front of the vehicle. Several instances when cresting...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2024

I am urging your immediate attention to a safety issue affecting the 2021 Honda Insight. The vehicle’s infotainment system, which controls key safety...

AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

I received the "important safety recall" letter in March 2024 from the Honda Automobile Division regarding the seat weight sensor circuit board. The l...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jun 2024

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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Data updated: March 4, 2026

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.

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