Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Airbags recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
6
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2011 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the motor mounts had failed and needed to be replaced. The motor mounts were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the warranty might be honored. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11757687 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
2
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE WILL BE AT THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND THE VEHICLE HAS A LARGE STARTING BATTERY THAT CHARGES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THE BATTERY MAY NOT LAST, IF THE DEALER ONLY STARTS THE VEHICLE ONCE A WEEK. *JB
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10862859 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
3
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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I BROUGHT NEW VEHICLE IN 2011, BUT SHOWING FAST TIRE WEAR, EVEN AFTER MAINTAINING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. IT IS JUST HAVE 20000 MILES ON MY CAR IN LAST 2 AND HALF YEARS. DEALER IS ASKING TO REPLACE TIRES WHICH WILL COST $400 FOR FOUR TIRES. IT IS EXTRA COST TO CONSUMER. I ALSO HAVE VEHICLE PROTECTION PLAN BUT THEY DON'T COVER TIRES. I CHECK ONLINE AND SAW LOTS OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS FOR FAST TIRE WEAR FOR HONDA INSIGHT. WITH MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NEW TIRE SHOULD LAST FOR 35K. PLEASE NOTE DOWN MY COMPLAINT ABOUT HONDA INSIGHT. HONDA SHOULD REPLACE THE ORIGINAL TIRES OR GIVE ADVANCE NOTICE FOR THE LIFE OF TIRE. THANK YOU, *TR
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10532207 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
28
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10938807 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
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I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS SAFETY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE BAR THAT RUNS PARALLEL ON THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE. MOST DRIVERS FEEL IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD, CAUSE IT DISTORTS THEIR VIEW. THE BAR MAKES THE REAR WINDOW VIEWING AREA SMALL, WHICH MAKES IT UNCOMFORTABLE FOR OLDER DRIVERS. *TR
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10605481 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10426326 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
How does it compare with other years? The 2011 has 41 complaints on file, fewer than the 2010 (119) and fewer than the 2012 (59). Of the 8 model years of the Honda Insight we cover, the 2010 has the most (119). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.