2019 Honda Insight Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Insight.

20142020
Complaints
125
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Honda Insight Problems

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

#115 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:50,500 mi
#213 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:35,432 mi
Crash-related:4
#312 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:54,344 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Honda Insight.

Gasoline Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
35,432
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
54,344
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
20,687
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,300
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
22,827
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,231
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Blindspot:Sensors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Honda Insight

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,563,625 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V158000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~448,613 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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2019 Honda Insight — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Honda Insight reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Honda Insight has 125 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Honda Insight?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (15 complaints, avg 50,500 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (13 complaints, avg 35,432 mi); Brakes (12 complaints, avg 54,344 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Honda Insight?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,049 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Honda Insight?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Honda Insight include 21 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,563,625 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda Insight?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (gasoline fuel system) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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

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

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