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2019 Honda Insight Problems

Compared with other Honda Insight years

More complaints than typical for this model

100/100 3.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021, 2022

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
99filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,600miles, 35 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
52 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 55 city / 49 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Honda Insight (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2019 Insight most often write about the fuel pump recall covering this car — many complaints are about parts not being available rather than a failure they experienced — plus a stalling or loss-of-power symptom that some describe before or after that repair. A second recurring theme is the driver-assist suite, where automatic emergency braking engages with nothing in front of the car and the adaptive cruise control slows on its own. Smaller clusters cover the infotainment screen resetting or overheating, the rear camera failing to show an image, and A/C refrigerant leaks.

  1. Fuel system

    Fuel pump recall parts unavailable / stalling, loss of power

    • 20 complaints (20%)
    • median 45,000 mi at 5.4 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2020–2026

    Many owners received notices for the low-pressure fuel pump recalls and report that dealers did not have parts for a long period, sometimes months or years after the notice. Separately, some describe the car losing motive power or hesitating: the check engine light flashing or several warning lights coming on, then reduced acceleration or a stall that clears after a restart. A few say a dealer could not reproduce the symptom or found a fuel gauge or connector problem during the visit. Reported across a wide mileage range, from a few thousand miles to over 150,000 miles, and often raised as a pending recall rather than an experienced failure.

    Recall 23V858000Recall 21V215000Recall 20V3140002 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the fuel pump recall was completed and keep the repair paperwork. If the car hesitates or loses power on a test drive, have the fuel pump and related connectors checked before purchase.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Honda has been unable to address the existing recall for the fuel pump on my car. I've called multiple times between july 2020 and today (october 19th 2020). They state that the parts have not been released to the dealer, and that I should call again in a couple weeks. They are not resolving this issue in a timely manner.”

    NHTSA complaint #11365126, filed 2020-10, 23,000 miles

    “Fuel pump replaced in 10/2020 for recall 20v314000. In 1/2021 I was passing a vehicle on the interstate when the check engine light started flashing, the vehicle started bucking, and I lost acceleration. After shutting off the car for a few minutes I was able to continue driving at interstate speeds. A local shop read the code and reported a misfire on cylinders 3 and 4. Honda technicians couldn't recreate the issue or view any code history, but during a test drive found that the fuel gauge had stopped functioning. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11394766, filed 2021-02, 19,600 miles
  2. Forward collision avoidance

    Automatic emergency braking engages with nothing ahead

    • 22 complaints (22%)
    • median 22,547 mi at 1.9 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2019–2025

    Owners describe the collision mitigation braking system applying the brakes hard while driving or accelerating with no vehicle or obstacle in front, sometimes with a brake warning and beeping. Several say it happened repeatedly and that pressing the accelerator overrode it. Others report the adaptive cruise control slowing without a car ahead, and a few describe warning-light clusters for ACC, lane keeping and road departure where a dealer reset codes or pointed to the front camera or a sensor cover. Reported from a few hundred miles up to about 50,000 miles, at both city and highway speeds and in dry conditions.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask the seller whether the forward camera or radar has been recalibrated or replaced, and whether any driver-assist warning lights have appeared. Test the adaptive cruise control and confirm the windshield area in front of the camera is clean and undamaged.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Acc, cmbs, rdm problem ligjts are on. It happens twice time within a year of owning the car. I brought it to the dealer after 3 days of purchased the new car (1st time) and was told that they didn't know what's exactly problem. They tried to reset the system and it worked. Then it happens again, same issue, I brought it back to the dealer and this time they wanted me to replace/reaim the sensor that on the front bumper. This time they blamed it on the missing cover. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11364039, filed 2020-10, 18,800 miles

    “I bought my new 2019 Insight 4dr CVT touring jan 2019. After less then two years old 5 warning lights came on, acc-adaptive cruise control, lkas-lane keeping assist, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation and auto high beam. I took it to my local Honda dealer they found the code b2a60-49 - multipurpose camera unit internal electronic malfunction. Because the car had over 30,000 miles (outside there warranty) they told me to call Honda america customer service and have them approve repairs. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11396080, filed 2021-02, 48,000 miles
  3. Electrical system

    Infotainment screen resets, overheats, or camera image lost

    • 15 complaints (15%)
    • median 8,500 mi at 0.9 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2018–2026

    Complaints describe the center display blacking out or rebooting while driving, which also takes the backup and side camera views offline for a short time. Some report the panel overheating, flickering, or the Apple CarPlay connection crashing the console. Others describe the rearview image not appearing when shifting into reverse, with only the guide lines showing, and the dealer either resetting the unit or saying the related recall had already been done. Mostly reported in the first few years of ownership and from very low mileage up to about 31,000 miles.

    Recall 18V629000Recall 20V7710001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Check that the backup camera image appears promptly in reverse and that the screen does not reboot during a longer test drive. Ask whether the body control module software recall and the rear camera recall were performed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “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.”

    NHTSA complaint #11710546, filed 2026-01

    “Apple carplay will occasionally crash during vehicle use, causing the center infotainment console to completely reset. In this period, backup camera and side view camera are inaccessible for 30-60 seconds. This often happens mid operation of vehicle. Fault not of apple, but of Honda's poor implementation of carplay.”

    NHTSA complaint #11229013, filed 2019-07, 8,500 miles
  4. Air bags

    Seat belt buckle and SRS warning light problems

    • 15 complaints (15%)
    • median 32,000 mi at 1.0 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
    • 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2019–2026

    Owners describe an SRS warning telling them to see the dealer, with the cause traced to the air bag control unit or to a floor harness under the driver's seat that was routed incorrectly and broke, blowing a fuse and disabling the seat. Others report the front seat belt release button sticking so the belt would not latch, or a rear seat belt that would not buckle, and dealers saying no repair applied because no warning light was present. Reported from very low mileage up to around 90,000 miles, sometimes shortly after the seat belt buckle recall service.

    Recall 18V664000Recall 23V158000

    What to check: Confirm the seat belt buckle and SRS recalls were completed and that no SRS warning light stays on after startup. Latch and release every seat belt, including the rear middle, and move the driver's seat through its full travel to check for harness interference.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving on or around September 4th, 2024, a warning light appeared on my dashboard. The warning stated “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Problem. See Your Dealer.” I took my car to Hare Honda for an inspection and service on September 18th, 2024, and was informed that the diagnostic process would need the car to be in the shop overnight. I rescheduled my diagnostic service for September 26, 2024. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11616617, filed 2024-09

    “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 take the car to the dealership for an oil change we tell him the same issue they state there is no recall and won’t look at it. . How can you help?”

    NHTSA complaint #11629454, filed 2024-12

Buying note. Check the recall status by VIN and get written confirmation that the fuel pump, seat belt buckle, and air bag recalls were completed. A long test drive at highway speed is worth doing to see whether the collision braking or adaptive cruise control behaves unexpectedly and whether the screen and backup camera work reliably.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 99 consumer complaints for the 2019 Honda Insight. 35 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,600 miles. Of all complaints, 12 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 7 Honda Insight model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 100 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (3), Electronic stability control (3), Exterior lighting (2), Seats (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I am writing to report a potentially serious safety issue with my vehicle. My car recently had its fuel pump replaced/repaired as part of a recall. However, only about 2 years after this recall repair, my car stopped accelerating while I was driving. This left me and my toddler stranded in the middle of the road in 110 degrees, creating a dangerous situation for us and other drivers. I took the vehicle to the dealership, where they diagnosed that the fuel pump needs to be replaced again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604279, filed 2024-07

Forward collision avoidance: “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. There have been no issues, inspections, or changes leading up to this incident.”

NHTSA complaint #11647876, filed 2025-03

Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Honda Insight. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 85,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 185,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11771440, filed 2026-10, 185,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The digital miles-per-hour speedometer will not appear on the instrument panel in any 2019 Honda insights. It will only appear as kilometers-per-hour. A representative for Honda USA says this is their design, yet their manual clearly states it should appear in miles-per-hour. There is a needle speedometer that shows miles-per-hour, but this is often hidden from sight by the steering wheel. I think this is a safety hazard as is is difficult to know the actual speed of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11155369, filed 2018-12, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

77% of the 35 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 48,000 miles.

43%0–1011%10–2523%25–503%50–759%75–1006%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (35 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 19,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20182019202020212022202320242820252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Honda Insight. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Insight · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.3% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Honda Insight version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Insight FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT554952$1,300
Insight Touring FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT514548$1,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2019 Honda Insight → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 46 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Insight

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20223342,500355244 · TypicalRising
2021254,250355244 · TypicalRising
2020315,750655281 · MoreFalling
20199919,6008552100 · MoreRising
2014510,0003—41—Not enough data
20134560,0006—4129 · FewerStable
20125969,0008—4119 · FewerFalling
20114122,70010—4055 · TypicalFalling
201011940,00010—41100 · MoreRising
200212101,8391—53—Not enough data
20011569,0002—53—Stable
20002451,0001—53—Stable

All Honda Insight model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

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

Owners of the 2019 Insight most often write about the fuel pump recall covering this car — many complaints are about parts not being available rather than a failure they experienced — plus a stalling or loss-of-power symptom that some describe before or after that repair. The issues reported most often: Fuel pump recall parts unavailable / stalling, loss of power; Automatic emergency braking engages with nothing ahead; Infotainment screen resets, overheats, or camera image lost.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Honda Insight have?

NHTSA recorded 99 consumer complaints for the 2019 Honda Insight as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Honda Insight is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 24 complaints (24% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 17.

Has the 2019 Honda Insight been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Honda Insight do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Honda Insight 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Honda Insight get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Honda Insight (Insight, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 52 mpg combined, 55 city and 49 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Honda Insight reported?

Among the 35 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,600 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 48,000 miles; 77% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.