2021 Honda Insight Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Honda Insight, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 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.
“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. I turned the car off and then restarted it without warning lights. I then backed out of the drive and started on my way. As I was descending a hill, the transmission shut off. I was able to coast to a stop with some braking. The car was towed to flow Honda in winston-salem, nc, where they replaced the pcu. We picked up the car on 2/9/21. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395655, filed 2021-02, 400 miles“While my wife was driving my car on a busy road. The servo brake control unit/ pedal simulator broke making it near impossible to stop the car. She had to crash the car into a parking block. And Honda import/export is uncooperative and dismissive of the fact that my wife and daughters lives were jeopardized due to the part malfunctioning”
NHTSA complaint #11696866, filed 2025-10“Summary American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2021 model year Insight vehicles. A capacitor in the printed circuit board of the front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and lead to an internal short circuit from the exposure to environmental humidity. Safety Risk In the event of a crash, the front passenger frontal and knee airbags may deploy despite the presence of an infant in a child seat or child, increasing the risk of injury. I have reached out to the dealership and said that they are waiting for the parts from the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592410, filed 2024-06Related 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
- 10213582May 31, 2022Service bulletin - Booming or rumbling through the speakers. ANC microphone insulating foam is damaged or folded over.
- 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 2021 Honda Insight
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda Insight
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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