2021 Honda Insight
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2010 | 119 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2019 | 100 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 33 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
11 of 25 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Service brakes
4 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes.
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This has been happening with my two honda cads. I currently have Honda 2023 CRV and 2021 Honda Insight. the Collison Mitigation Braking System brakes really hard for no…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-16
On two occasions I've had a brake system problem eror message pop up on my home screen inside of the car and on the hondalink app 12/09/2020 and on 12/18/2020. I was leaving work on both incidents.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-16
Seats
3 of 25 total reports mention: seats.
Electrical system
3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
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We purchased the vehicle on 1/23/21. On 2/4/21, I was driving in dobson, nc, when the power control unit (Pcu) malfunctioned, leading to loss of power steering and brakes. When I started the car, the warning lights came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-10
Air bags
3 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's and passenger-side air bags suddenly deployed without impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-08
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Insight. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing the contact to hit the deer but none of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-14
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2021-02-12Electrical system20V798000 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 down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-17 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2025-01-17Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V798000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Honda Insight reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Insight?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Insight have?
- 3 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.