KnownCarProblems2019 Honda Insight Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Insight, most often about the fuel system (24% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Insight model year since 2000 and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2019 Honda Insight problems
Fuel system
24 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure was…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000(fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing engine hesitation while driving. There was no warning light…
Driver assistance
21 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the collision avoidance sensor activated which caused the automatic braking system to abruptly stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to pohanka Honda located at 1772 ritchie station ct, capital heights, md ([phone]…
I bought my new 2019 Insight 4dr CVT touring jan 2019. After less then two years old 5 warning lights came on, acc-adaptive cruise control, lkas-lane keeping assist, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation and auto high beam. I took it to my local Honda dealer they found the code b2a60-49 -…
Electrical
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles. Parts named most often: adas, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that the vehicle registered objects closer than what they were and engaged the brake erroneously. In addition, the contact noticed a burning electrical odor sometimes inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the touch screen radio would shut off and the fuel gauge…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that the after starting the vehicle and shifting to reverse(r), the backup camera failed to display an image, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked several electrical features could not be accessed, with a…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles.
Apple carplay will occasionally crash during vehicle use, causing the center infotainment console to completely reset. In this period, backup camera and side view camera are inaccessible for 30-60 seconds. This often happens mid operation of vehicle. Fault not of apple, but of Honda's poor implementation of carplay.
Tpms (tire pressure monitoring system) continues to report a problem when there is none. We replaced a tire due to sidewall puncture a couple of months after purchase of car. Replacement was same brand, size, etc except it was not the type of low mileage tread that manufacturers put on new cars in other words it was a…
Brakes
12 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles.
Mi volsas de ahire no funcionaron y estan cobrandome por un defecto de fabrica necesito que bean mi solicitud ya que por ese defecto de fabrica me golpie mi cuerpo
The contact rented a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 MPH and making a 180 degree turn, the brake pedal was applied however, failed to respond. The contact continued to pump the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a post to a store. The contact attempted to…
Air bags
8 complaints · 8%Mi volsas de ahire no funcionaron y estan cobrandome por un defecto de fabrica necesito que bean mi solicitud ya que por ese defecto de fabrica me golpie mi cuerpo
Was in a car accident costing $7,000 idamage and the airbags didn't deploy. Hit my head on driver door window. Dealer said they replaced the SRS harness. The structure was damaged so the airbags should have deployed.
Engine
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
Honda Insight 2019, mileage: 2820 (new), 1.5 l (earth-dreams gasoline engine). I have noted gasoline in the oil crankcase, very strong odor smelled when I checked the oil level on the "dip" stick. Note: original owner, brand new car, broke-in engine per manual, purchased in june 2019.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normal. The failure recurred on four separate occasions while his wife and a friend was driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 5%While driving the display sometimes shuts off and resets. This prevents the ability to use the backup camera. This happens on both highway and city streets.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that when shifting to reverse, the image failed to display on the infotainment screen. The contact stated that only the red, yellow, and green lines appeared. Kuni Honda on arapahoe (10750 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112) was contacted and stated that NHTSA…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Honda Insight recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 7, 2026. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are bol, wo9, ooa, wom, xoh, noc, pod, boe, uof, pob, eog, aoi, qo8, toj, do7, and sok. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24v064. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 29, 2026.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 acura tlx, 2019-2024 rdx, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 mdx, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 honda ridgeline, 2017-2022 pilot, 2019-2021 passport, 2018-2026 odyssey, 2019-2022 insight, 2019-2021 hr-v, 2018-2020 fit, 2020-2022 cr-v hybrid, 2017-2022 cr-v, 2017-2018, 2021 civic type r, 2017-2021 civic hatchback, 2016-2020 civic coupe, 2016-2022 civic, 2017-2022 accord hybrid, and 2016-2022 accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed september 6, 2024. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are kgc and kgd. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21v-215 and 20v-314.
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Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 honda accord, civic coupe, civic sedan, civic hatchback, civic type r, cr-v, hr-v, ridgeline, odyssey, acura ilx, mdx, mdx hybrid, rdx, rlx, tlx, 2019-2022 honda insight, passport, 2020 honda cr-v hybrid, 2018-2019 honda clarity phev, fit, and 2015-2020 honda accord hybrid, pilot, acura nsx vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 18, 2023. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are nda, qdb, bdc, mdd, ld9. Tdf, fdg, odh, ydi, zde.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 cr-v, 2018-2019 accord and accord hybrid, 2018-2020 odyssey, 2019 insight, and 2019-2020 acura rdx vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 18, 2021. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-314.
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Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 acura mdx, mdx sport hybrid, rdx, tlx, honda accord, civic hatchback, insight, 2019 acura ilx, honda accord hybrid, civic coupe, civic coupe si, civic sedan, civic sedan si, civic type r, fit, hr-v, odyssey, passport, pilot and ridgeline, and 2018-2019 cr-v vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Electrical: software
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 22, 2021. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is x95.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 accord sedan, accord hybrid, and 2019-2020 insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the body control module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems" and number 111, "rear visibility" as well as fmvss numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 22, 2020. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 acura nsx, 2019 acura rdx, rlx and rlx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda accord, civic hatchback, civic type r and hr-v, 2019-2020 insight and 2019 fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began november 8, 2018. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are b2r, c2p, and z2q.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019 honda insight, odyssey, and ridgeline vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2018. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are k2g and v2f.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018 honda accord and 2019 honda insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking
Summary
On march 7, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system in model year 2019-2022 honda insight and 2019-2022 honda passport vehicles. The complainants allege activation of the aeb system with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's path, resulting in rapid vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that it is aware of a total of 412 reports that may relate to the alleged defect. Honda provided analysis of the alleged defect and stated that some customers possibly had an inadequate understanding of the aeb system and its limitations. However, many consumer compl
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking
Summary
On march 7, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system in model year 2019-2022 honda insight and 2019-2022 honda passport vehicles. The complainants allege activation of the aeb system with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's path, resulting in rapid vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that it is aware of a total of 412 reports that may relate to the alleged defect. Honda provided analysis of the alleged defect and stated that some customers possibly had an inadequate understanding of the aeb system and its limitations. However, many consumer compl
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Honda Insight
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Insight?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (24 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); driver assistance (21 complaints); electrical (14 complaints, typically around 15,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Insight have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Honda Insight?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Insight model year since 2000, with 99 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.