Every 2021 Honda Insight recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 26V332000
May 21, 2026Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- Problem
- 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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V332000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 24V064000
Jan 2, 2024Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- Problem
- 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, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Full recall details for 24V064000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V798000
Dec 17, 2020Electrical System:Propulsion System:Dc/Dc Converter
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V798000 →
2021 Honda Insight complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Insight, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries. Honda has issued at least 25 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance11
- Unknown Or Other6
- Service Brakes4
- Air Bags3
- Electrical System3
- Seats3
Service bulletins by component
- Parking Brake (10)
- Equipment (4)
- Electrical System (3)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (3)
- Suspension (3)
- Vehicle Speed Control (3)
Read Honda Insight owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2021 Honda Insight
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 3 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
EA25002Opened Jan 17, 2025Open
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
PE24008Opened Mar 7, 2024Closed Jan 17, 2025
- Pedestrian alert sounds
DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023
What people reported
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Insight. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“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. There was no warning light illuminated.”
2021 HONDA INSIGHTJun 8, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11742632
Crash
“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. The contact mentioned that the automatic brakes were engaged during the incident.”
2021 HONDA INSIGHTJul 14, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11424785
“The Honda infotainment screens have a history of "Phantom Touches". I have replaced my infotainment system once under warranty.”
2021 HONDA INSIGHTSep 21, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765752
“There is a massive hood flutter when large vehicle drive towards me going above 50mph. It feels and looks like the hood is not latched correctly and going to open into my windshield. This has happened since I purchase the vehicle new in 2021”
2021 HONDA INSIGHTApr 11, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11730558
“Went in for a typical servicing. They noted that the downstream O2 sensor was damaged by rodents. The vehicle, with around 14k has always been stored in a weather tight garage, never stored outside. There has been no rodents in the building since I owned it from 1999.”
2021 HONDA INSIGHTJan 23, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712835
Check your Insight by VIN
Not every 2021 Honda Insight is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Honda dealer.
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