Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Honda Insight has 2 recalls, 22 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
22
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V798000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut d...
24V064000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | SEATS | I received a 2021 Insight Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall in September 2025 saying that recall repl... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Under certain circumstances, the portion of the PCU that controls charging of the 12 volt accessory ... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake servo control unit feel simulator which reduces the simulation force provided to the brake... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While my wife was driving my car on a busy road. The servo brake control unit/ pedal simulator broke... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Went in for a typical servicing. They noted that the downstream O2 sensor was damaged by rodents. ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On two (2) occasions, the "collision mitigation braking system" braked with no reason. It has happe... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am urging your immediate attention to a safety issue affecting the 2021 Honda Insight. The vehicle... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Car emergency braking system engaged while there was nothing in front of the car. The automatic brak... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | Summary American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 model year Insight vehicles... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I received the "important safety recall" letter in March 2024 from the Honda Automobile Division reg... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This has been happening with my two honda cads. I currently have Honda 2023 CRV and 2021 Honda Insig... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On at least two occasions the automatic emergency braking system has activated with nothing in front... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I previously reported this issue to NHTSA and was given the case number [XXX]. Here is my recent let... |
| Jan 14, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Intermittently the car’s forward collision warning will flash and occasionally start applying the br... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | driver side headlight failed. available for inspection upon request. can't drive without headlight o... |
| Nov 14, 2022 | LANE DEPARTURE | Several times since purchasing this vehicle the blindspot warning has lighted when no vehicles are p... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Honda has a feature called "Traffic Sign Recognition System". With its mounted cameras the car is ab... |
| May 31, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The recent NHTSA disclosure of issues with Honda's driver-assistance technologies causes me to write... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have had 6 times where the collision warning has slammed on the brakes when there is no vehicles o... |
| Jul 13, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Honda Insight. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, a deer jumped in ... |