2019 Honda Insight

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2019 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:22:23.833Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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 PER YEAR

2019: 96 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2000	24
2001	15
2002	12
2003	3
2004	2
2005	2
2006	2
2010	119
2011	40
2012	59
2013	45
2014	5
2019	96
2020	30
2021	24
2022	29

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%

16% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 15 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%

14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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While stopped at a train track, I used the Brake Hold feature and it was on when suddenly without touching peddles the car went forward and I hit the car in front of me

NHTSA ODI report, 20251013

MI VOLSAS DE AHIRE NO FUNCIONARON Y ESTAN COBRANDOME POR UN DEFECTO DE FABRICA NECESITO QUE BEAN MI SOLICITUD YA QUE POR ESE DEFECTO DE FABRICA ME GOLPIE MI CUERPO

NHTSA ODI report, 20190927

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT 3 MPH AND MAKING A 180 DEGREE TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER, FAILED TO RESPOND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190813

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Car was put into reverse to perform a T turn to drive in the opposite direction on 1/14. The "D" button was depressed to place the car into Drive. The car quickly accelerated backwards and crashed into the mailbox.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260115

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181030 — back over prevention, visibility

Honda (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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.

Campaign 18V629000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181108 — air bags, seat belts

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.

Campaign 18V664000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 96

R 20200722 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (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 vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 20V314000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210222 — back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

Campaign 20V771000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210518 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (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 Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20230418 — seat belts

Honda (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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023.

Campaign 23V158000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240307 — PE (closed 20250117)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (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 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250117 — EA (open)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20260706 — air bags

Honda (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, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 18V629000 (back over prevention, visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V664000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 20V314000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 20V771000 (back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V158000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2011 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ◆ 2012 ● 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Honda Insight reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda Insight is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Insight?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Insight have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.