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SeatsPart report

2021 Honda Insight Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
12%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2021 Honda Insight, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I received a 2021 Insight Seat Weight Sensor Safety Recall in September 2025 saying that recall replacement parts were now available at Honda Dealers. Ever since I received this notice, none of the Atlanta area Honda dealers are able to remedy the defect in my vehicle due to lack of parts, contrary to the notice saying parts are available.”

NHTSA complaint #11707122, filed 2025-12

“I received the important safety recall letter in March 2024 from the Honda Automobile Division regarding the seat weight sensor circuit board. The letter said that in a crash, the airbags could deploy in a dangerous fashion. I have called my Honda dealer three times since that date. Today, Sept. 10, 2024, I was told again that the dealer did not have the parts to perform the repair, and that it had no idea when it would receive them. I called the national Honda number. Same answer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11613881, filed 2024-09

“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 2024-06

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021312%
201922%
201223%
201112%
201022%

Other parts of the 2021 Honda Insight

Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle 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