2019 Honda InsightUNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION

98 federal complaints (130 component records) · 8 recall campaigns on file · 3 federal investigations · 46 service bulletins · 8 Canadian recalls
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Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Drive
FWD
EPA economy
55 city / 49 hwy
Federal complaints
98
Recall campaigns
8
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Driver assistance
31
Fuel system
24
Other
14
Electrical system
13
Brakes
12
Air bags
8
Engine & cooling
7
Glass & wipers
5
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

When it fails

The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.

Vehicle age when the failure occurred

0 years old: 15 complaints01 years old: 11 complaints2 years old: 10 complaints3 years old: 9 complaints4 years old: 12 complaints5 years old: 24 complaints56 years old: 10 complaints7 years old: 7 complaints8 years old: 0 complaints9 years old: 0 complaints10 years old: 0 complaints1011 years old: 0 complaints12 years old: 0 complaints13 years old: 0 complaints14 years old: 0 complaints15 years old: 0 complaints1516 years old: 0 complaints17 years old: 0 complaints18 years old: 0 complaints19 years old: 0 complaints20+ years old: 0 complaints20+
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 98 of 98 complaints with a usable failure date.

Odometer when the failure occurred

0,000 - 20,000 miles: 15 complaints020,000 - 40,000 miles: 5 complaints40,000 - 60,000 miles: 5 complaints40k60,000 - 80,000 miles: 0 complaints80,000 - 100,000 miles: 3 complaints80k100,000 - 120,000 miles: 0 complaints120,000 - 140,000 miles: 2 complaints120k140,000 - 160,000 miles: 1 complaints160,000 - 180,000 miles: 0 complaints160k180,000 - 200,000 miles: 0 complaints200,000+ miles: 0 complaints200k+
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 31 of 98 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Driver assistance

31 complaint records7 crash reports
"Lane keep assist doesn't response on a clean white dotted lane. In most occasions. I have seen several forums discussing the same issue. Plus the information system crashes mid way driving in ex trim. Which causes buzzing sharp noise and distraction while driving...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →

Fuel system

24 complaint records
"If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →

Electrical system

13 complaint records2 crash reports
"Back up camera stopped working, no blown fuses and the system updates I can do on the car from the touch screen say everything is up to date. My car has no open/not repaired recall for this...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →

Federal defect investigations

Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.

InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
EA25002
opened Jan 2025
OPENForward Collision AvoidanceInadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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...
PE24008
opened Mar 2024
closed Jan 2025Forward Collision AvoidanceInadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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...
DP22005
opened Jan 2023
closed Aug 2023Electrical SystemPedestrian alert sounds - led to recall 22V063000
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.

Recall campaigns

Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
26V332000Air BagsHonda (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,...Normally free
23V858000Fuel System, GasolineHonda (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...Normally free
23V158000Seat BeltsHonda (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.Normally free
21V215000Fuel System, GasolineHonda (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...Normally free
20V771000VisibilityHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles.Normally free
20V314000Fuel System, GasolineHonda (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...Normally free
18V664000Seat BeltsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles.Normally free
18V629000VisibilityHonda (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.Normally free

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2026251
2026-05-21
Seats And Restraints12,371Issue: On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to.
2024262
2024-05-06
Fuel System291,588Issue: This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part. On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail.
2023679
2023-12-18
Fuel System285,461This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-262. Issue: This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part.
2023127
2023-03-09
Seats And Restraints52,196Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckles for the driver and front-passenger seats could wear over time and may not latch securely. If this happens, the seat belt could unlatch unexpectedly.
2021182
2021-03-26
Fuel System80,176Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Show 3 more Canadian recalls
RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2020611
2020-12-10
Electrical33,150Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem in the Body Control Module (BCM) could cause different systems and warnings to stop working.
2020236
2020-05-28
Fuel System10,456Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
2018500
2018-09-13
Visual System14,521Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 111 - Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems.

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
A21-068
Oct 2023
Vehicle Speed ControlService Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing due to snow and ice getting stuck to the front of the millimeter wave radar.
A21080A
Oct 2023
Vehicle Speed ControlService News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice buildup on the radar.
ATI&03272023904
Mar 2023
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&03102023904
Mar 2023
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&02232023903
Feb 2023
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
Show 41 more bulletins
BulletinTypeComponentSummary
ATI&02072023904
Feb 2023
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&01182023903
Jan 2023
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&01032023902
Jan 2023
SteeringDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&12132022901
Dec 2022
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&11282022907
Nov 2022
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&11122022905
Nov 2022
Parking BrakeDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&10252022902
Oct 2022
Parking Brake"Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
ATI&10062022903
Oct 2022
EquipmentDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.
A20-042
Sep 2022
Fuel SystemService Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
A21-032
Sep 2022
Fuel SystemService Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working.
A21-085
Aug 2022
Electrical SystemService bulletin - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. As of August 23, 2022, the Product Improvement Campaign has ended. The TCU can no longer be updated using Over The Air updates.
24142_honda_6gb_
Jun 2022
Electrical System"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating vehicles was extended from February 22, 2022 to August 22, 2022.
A22-014
May 2022
Electrical SystemService bulletin - Booming or rumbling through the speakers. ANC microphone insulating foam is damaged or folded over.
A20-036
May 2022
SuspensionService bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty.
A19070D
Mar 2022
Electrical SystemServiceNews Article - Are you hearing a booming or rumbling through the speakers? If you get a vehicle in for this, remove the covers in the headliner for the ANC microphones and check if the insulating foam is damaged or folded over as shown below.
A21-085
Dec 2021
Electrical SystemService Bulletin - In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported.
ONL6GB12022021
Dec 2021
Electrical SystemOwner Notification Letter - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle.
A21-085
Nov 2021
Electrical SystemService Bulletin - In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported.
ABOM11092021
Nov 2021
Electrical SystemDealer Message - Today, November 9, 2021, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Accord and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles to update the telematics control unit (TCU) software for an upcoming network service change.
A21-068
Aug 2021
Electrical SystemService Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.
A21080A
Aug 2021
Forward Collision Avoidance"ServiceNews Article - When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, it is likely because of snow or ice buildup on the radar.
ONLZ9W07062021
Jul 2021
VisibilityOwner Notification Letter - On some 2019-21 Insight models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles.
A20-036
Jun 2021
SuspensionService Bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle.
A21-016
May 2021
VisibilityService Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory.
ABOM05282021
May 2021
VisibilityDealer Message - Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017-2021 Civic Type R, 2018-2021 Clarity PHEV, and 2019-2021 Insight vehicles.
A07-030
Jan 2021
Equipment"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
A21010C
Jan 2021
Equipment Adaptive/MobilityServiceNews Article - We have received information from the vendor (Alpine) that display panels are being replaced for cracks on the center display screen.
APaS11042020909
Nov 2020
Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS10162020909
Oct 2020
Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS09282020910
Sep 2020
Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS09102020910
Sep 2020
Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS08242020907
Aug 2020
Engine And Engine CoolingDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS08072020909
Aug 2020
Power TrainDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS07212020907
Jul 2020
Engine And Engine CoolingDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS07062020910
Jul 2020
EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS06302020
Jun 2020
StructureDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS03032020906
Mar 2020
Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS02132020908
Feb 2020
Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
APaS01282020901
Jan 2020
Engine And Engine CoolingDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2020 Accords & 2019-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the Body Control Module (BCM) related DTCs in active fault.
A19070D
Dec 2019
Electrical SystemServiceNews Article - Are you hearing a booming or rumbling through the speakers? If you get a vehicle in for this, remove the covers in the headliner for the ANC microphones and check if the insulating foam is damaged or folded over as shown below.
A18080E
Aug 2018
EquipmentServicenews article - If you're having trouble aligning the front millimeter wave radar, or if DTC P2583-76 is present and does not clear after re-aiming, inspect the radar mounting clips and bracket. Check that the mounting bracket is not bent or out of shape.

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
  2. Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
  3. Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
  5. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

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