CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Honda Insight has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (11 reports).
2021 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.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix
The DC-DC converter in these hybrids may shut down, which can stop the 12-volt battery from recharging.
Most common 2021 Honda Insight problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The Honda infotainment screens have a history of "Phantom Touches". I have replaced my infotainment system once under warranty. The problem is that while out in sunlight the vehicle's infotainment system will randomly beep and change screens and functions on its own as bands of sunlight enter via the windshield or side windows. It is extremely distracting and things like switching music souces from blutooth source to radio, cutting in and out, swapping to the default screen saver, vehicle settings screens in the middle of turning in traffic are inherently hazardous. The Insight's windshield is already factory tinted at 70% VLT. Adding an IR rejecting window film will reduce the light passed
The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's and passenger-side air bags suddenly deployed without impact. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bags cracked the front windshield and injured the driver's arm. The police arrived at the scene, but no police report was filed. The contact was unsure whether the driver had received medical attention. The contact's daughter had someone drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failur
There is a massive hood flutter when large vehicle drive towards me going above 50mph. It feels and looks like the hood is not latched correctly and going to open into my windshield. This has happened since I purchase the vehicle new in 2021
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 stored in a weather tight garage, never stored outside. There has been no rodents in the building since I owned it from 1999. This is a presumptuous statement I refuted, but they wouldnât take off, and I felt this is a warranty or recall item. There are lots of speed bumps in the North Portland neighborhood, which may have caused the problem by cable scraping. I believe they documented it as rodents to escape their extended warranty contract requirements. I purchased an O2 sensor, which my independent said I donât need to use it after taping
I received a 2021 Insight Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall in September 2025 saying that recall replacement parts were now available at Honda Dealers. Ever since I received this notice, none of the Atlanta area Honda dealers are able to remedy the defect in my vehicle due to lack of parts, contrary to the notice saying parts are available.
2021 Honda Insight questions
Does the 2021 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Insight: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Insight?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (11), Unknown Or Other (6), Service Brakes (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.