MYRModel Year Report

2011 Honda Insight

● Typical for this model
2011 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:21.694Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
41
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

68% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2011: 41 complaints 2011 41 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints
2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2010 2011: 41 complaints 2011 41 2012: 59 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022
2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2010 2011: 41 complaints 2011 41 2012: 59 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022

2011: 41 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200024
200115
200212
20033
20042
20052
20062
2010119
201141
201259
201345
20145
2019100
202031
202125
202233

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

68% · 28 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle causing her to crash into a guard rail. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-14

Also filed under Seat belts

Engine

12% · 5 reports
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18

On 21 oct 2020, was driving on the highway at steady speed using cruise control on level ground. Engine suddenly lost power. Limped off highway, unable to exceed 20 MPH. Erratic idle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-25

Vehicle speed control

7% · 3 reports
CRASHINJURY

Wheels

5% · 2 reports

Seat belts

5% · 2 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2016-11-15Air bags16V346000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...

    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.

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    2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

    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.

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    2017-02-22Air bags17V030000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...

    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.

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    2017-10-30Air bags17V545000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...

    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.

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    2018-02-16Air bags18V042000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...

    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.

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    2018-06-22Air bags18V268000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and...

    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.

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    2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...

    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.

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    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    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.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    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.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014...

    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.

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    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V346000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V030000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V545000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V042000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V268000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Honda Insight reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Honda Insight is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda Insight?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Insight have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.