2020 Honda Insight Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 23%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Honda Insight, 23% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,400 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the interstate where speed limit is 70 miles per hour, I looked in my rear view mirror and saw smoke coming out of the back of my car. I then saw warnings flashing from my dash board saying: AC malfunction, lkas malfunction,and then another warning flashed saying - low oil fluid, stop car do not drive. I coasted car to the side of the interstate and got out of vehicle and called towing service.”
NHTSA complaint #11399273, filed 2021-03, 8,800 miles“I was driving at 65-70 MPH on a freeway, and all of a sudden the car speed dropped even my foot is on the gas pedal, the car slow down to 40mph when decided to pull over to the shoulder, barely enough time to get out of danger. The car engine shot down by its self, I could not move the vehicle to the far right ass I wanted too. The warning light on dash board indicated in red power system bottom of it in white light power system problem do not drive then a minute later, the warning light changed to a red logo of a battery 12 volt battery charging system problem do not drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11477975, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Insight. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. During the failure, the brakes failed to function as intended, and the Lane Departure, Cruise Control, and Forward Collision Avoidance features failed to function as intended. The failure was intermittent. During the first failure, the vehicle was turned off and restarted after several minutes and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with battery failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675716, filed 2025-07, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake engaged erroneously. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that there was no object or vehicle nearby during the failure. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that he has not contacted the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11454646, filed 2022-03, 33,000 miles“Battery keeps draining. On my 3rd battery and believe there’s a defect in the DC/DC converter (earlier recall - K9E). This has caused issues being stranded in the cold.”
NHTSA complaint #11714605, filed 2026-01Related recalls
- 20V798000Dec 17, 2020Honda (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…Covers: Honda Insight 2020–2021, CR-V Hybrid 2020, Accord Hybrid 2020
Related service bulletins
- 10219531Aug 23, 2022Service bulletin - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. As of August 23, 2022, the…
- 10215483Jun 6, 2022"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating…
- 10213582May 31, 2022Service bulletin - Booming or rumbling through the speakers. ANC microphone insulating foam is damaged or folded over.
- 10208840Mar 4, 2022ServiceNews Article - Are you hearing a booming or rumbling through the speakers? If you get a vehicle in for this, remove the covers in the headliner for the ANC microphones and…
- 10205951Dec 23, 2021Service Bulletin - In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU)…
- 10204245Dec 2, 2021Owner Notification Letter - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics…
- 10203503Nov 9, 2021Dealer Message - Today, November 9, 2021, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Accord and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles to update…
- 10203502Nov 9, 2021Service Bulletin - In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU)…
- 10200833Aug 31, 2021Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.
- 10186012Jan 19, 2021ServiceNews Article - We have received information from the vendor (Alpine) that display panels are being replaced for cracks on the center display screen. When they review these…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 7 | 23% |
| 2019 | 14 | 14% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 2 | 13% |
| 2000 | 7 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Insight
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Insight
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology