Severe Issues

2019 HONDA INSIGHT Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Insight. This model year has 94 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.

94
Complaints
12
Crashes
β€”
Fires
6
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
7
Recalls

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Worst 2019 Honda Insight Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
17
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

Crash-related:4
Injuries:1
#2
15
complaints

Fuel System

#3
15
complaints

Gasoline

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Honda Insight. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB174β€”β€”
Fuel System15β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline15β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues132β€”β€”
Electrical Faults122β€”β€”
Brake System125β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System8β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions74β€”β€”
Engine Problems7β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure61β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper4β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues4β€”β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention3β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain21β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration1β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Visibility1β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 94 most recent complaints

Electrical FaultsMar 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had o…

Transmission / DrivetrainπŸ’₯ CrashJan 15, 2026

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. Service Advisor at the David McDavid Honda Dealership was contac…

Electrical FaultsJan 12, 2026

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.

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBDec 25, 2025

The Honda Sensing suite's CMBS uses a combination of a front-facing camera and a radar sensor, it detected a sewerage as a hole and steel plates as a hole and made a sudden unsafe stop. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) experiencing a false positive. We were going to lik…

Uncategorized IssuesπŸ’₯ CrashOct 13, 2025

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

Brake SystemSep 5, 2025

On [XXX] while driving my 2019 Honda Insight Touring at approximately 35 mph on [XXX] , the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system suddenly activated without any obstacle present. The car braked very hard, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. This was not the first t…

Uncategorized IssuesAug 22, 2025

The air conditioning system in my 2019 Honda Insight Touring Edition has failed three times in the last 3 years. Why is this a safety issue? In Southern California summer temperatures reach into the 90s and driving without air conditioning is impossible for any distance. For exam…

Lane DepartureAug 1, 2025

The lane departure warning system in my Insight has, for the six years I have owned it, regularly been confused by shadows on the road - flashing a departure warning and trying to adjust the steering while I am driving within my lane. I was prompted to write this today because th…

Uncategorized IssuesJul 8, 2025

I have a 2019 Honda Insight that has had two previous air conditioner failures that were covered under an extended warranty that Honda issued for the compressor and condenser based on known problems with the system. The air conditioner, as of 6/2025, has again failed for the thir…

Uncategorized IssuesMay 27, 2025

Consistent failure of A/C Evaporator and Condensor, which causes failure of entire A/C system and requires expensive replacement parts/repairs. Recall issued on Condensor but not on Evaporator, which makes no sense. Both are needed for A/C to run. The leaks from condensor and e…

Brake SystemMar 12, 2025

Driving normally about to enter a clear intersections when the brakes automatically fully engaged bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. There was nothing in front of me, and no cars about to cross in front of me. Lucky there was no accident and I was able to continue on. Ther…

Brake SystemFeb 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while her husband was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the automatic braking system failed to deactivate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an appointment was sche…

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFeb 3, 2025

The car was serviced due to a recall about fuel pump defect and after the service, the car was halted in the middle of the trip. This incident is not acceptable and especially the recall service was supposed to fix that problem. The sudden stop of malfunctioning fuel pump could …

Visibility/WiperJan 29, 2025

Was taken into the dealership on 1/27 for an oil change and a general check-up. This morning 1/29 before starting up the vehicle noticed that the windshield had cracked windshield that looked like it was due to a bubble being created between the panes of glass which caused it to …

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBJan 20, 2025

I experienced an inadvertent emergency braking action in my 2019 Insight while cruising at highway speed. I was in the right lane, which had just doubled in width due to an on-ramp joining the highway. This situation will sometimes confuse my car's Lane Keeping Assist System, cau…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBDec 18, 2024

I was stopped at a stoplight and then the light turned green. I began to accelerate and immediately and simultaneously my car began flashing BRAKE, beeping, and slamming on the brakes. I came to a literal grinding halt. There was no car in front of me nor was one merging into my …

Fuel SystemDec 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exce…

Seat Belt IssuesDec 7, 2024

When we took it in for the front seat, buckle recall, we informed the dealership there was an issue with the driver side rear seatbelt. At that time, we only had two kids. Now we have three children, and we are not able to buckle all our children in the backseat. Each time we tak…

Fuel SystemDec 6, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for t…

Seat Belt IssuesDec 3, 2024

AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL 748083 WAS PERFORMED THE SEATBELT LATCH FAILED INTERNALLY.

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Honda Insight.

Recalls for 2019 Honda Insight

7 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda Insight. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

20V314000Invalid Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

20V771000Oct 12, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

21V215000Invalid Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

18V629000Invalid Date
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

18V664000Invalid Date
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

23V158000Sep 3, 2023
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

23V858000Invalid Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

2019 Honda Insight β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Honda Insight reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2019 Honda Insight has 94 NHTSA owner complaints, 12 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (17 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (17 complaints). #2: Fuel System (15 complaints). #3: Gasoline (15 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2019 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

The 2019 Honda Insight has 12 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 94 total NHTSA complaints. 6 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2019 Honda Insight have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Honda Insight. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2019 Honda Insight?β–Ύ

The 2019 Honda Insight has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Honda Insight reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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