CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Honda Insight has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (22 reports).
2019 Honda Insight recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Front Seat Belt Buckle May Fail to Latch in a Crash
The front seat belt buckle on certain vehicles may not latch properly.
Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in certain 2018 Honda CR-V and 2019 Acura and Honda models.
Software Fault Can Disable Wipers, Defroster, Rear Camera and Lights
A software error in the Body Control Module can interrupt communication with other vehicle components.
Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in these vehicles.
Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
The vehicle's Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error.
Rearview Camera Display May Fail to Show Area Behind Vehicle
The rearview camera display may not function properly in certain situations, so the screen may not show what is behind the vehicle when it is in reverse.
Most common 2019 Honda Insight problems
Problem areas named in the 101 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
What owners report
The smell of gasoline permeated throughout the vehicle. Upon filling the car with gasoline, the gasoline leaked from the bottom of the car.
Power System warning message appeared on the dash. The vehicle lost power and went into park. While trying to get a safe place, the vehicle cut off again while other cars were behind me. Multiple indicator lights and messages began to cycle on the dash. The car would not go into neutral to be pushed. The car was towed to the dealership as it was inoperable. The problem has been reproduced at the dealership.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Honda Insight. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 85,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 185,000.
My vehicle underwent Hondaâs fuel-pump safety recall repair at an authorized Honda dealer on April 1, 2025. After the recall repair, the vehicle developed a sensor warning directing me to return to the dealer. On February 17, 2026, the dealer inspected the vehicle. Its repair record states âHIGH CIRCUIT VOLTAGEâ at terminal #2 and âFOUND PIN MELTED IN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.â The dealer replaced the complete fuel-pump assembly at no charge. A dealership representative later told me their mechanic had accidentally caused the melted-pin condition during the earlier recall work. Since then, I have experienced recurring instrument-cluster/display corruption with vertical lines/banding th
The car was last driven and parked at about 8:30pm local time. At around noon the next day, we noticed that the dashboard in the vicinity of the passenger airbag was melted with an approximately 12-inch hole. There was soot staining the interior of the vehicle, and the windshield was burned and cracked above the hole in the dashboard.
2019 Honda Insight questions
Does the 2019 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2019 Honda Insight: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Front Seat Belt Buckle May Fail to Latch in a Crash; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving; Software Fault Can Disable Wipers, Defroster, Rear Camera and Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Insight?
Based on 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (22), Electrical System (15), Fuel System, Gasoline (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Honda Insight has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.