2021 HONDA Insight

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2021 HONDA Insight

Recall Date Component Summary
2024-01-02 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, and October 18, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

1970-01-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Honda (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 prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is K9E.

2020-12-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Honda (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 prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 25, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is K9E.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 HONDA Insight

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Date Component  

17 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 HONDA Insight

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Date Component  
2021-02-10 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11395655
2021-07-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11424785
2022-04-19 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11461413
2022-06-20 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11470044
2022-10-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11491121
2022-11-14 LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11493465
2022-12-16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11497733
2023-01-21 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11502908
2023-04-07 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11515959
2023-09-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11544903
2024-06-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
ODI Number: 11592410
2024-06-14 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11594370
2024-09-10 AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11613881
2024-09-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11614324
2025-01-22 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11637606
2021-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11395655
2021-01-16 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11388438
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4 Investigations for 2021 HONDA Insight

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2024-03-07 2025-01-17 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2024-03-07 2025-01-17 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2025-01-17 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2023-01-27 2023-08-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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16 Service Alerts for 2021 HONDA Insight

Date Description
2022-05-31 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin – Booming or rumbling through the speakers. ANC microphone insulating foam is damaged or folded over.

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2022-05-01 020000 SUSPENSION

Service bulletin – There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty.

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2022-01-29 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

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2022-01-04 220000 SEATS

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

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2022-01-04 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article – There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

ServiceNews 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 parts, they’re finding that an aftermarket screen protector h

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2021-01-19 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ServiceNews 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 parts, they’re finding that an aftermarket screen protector h

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2021-01-23 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service Bulletin – There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye

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2021-08-31 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ServiceNews Article – When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, it is likely because of snow or ice bui

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2021-08-31 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.

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2021-08-31 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Service Bulletin – The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.

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2021-07-06 130000 VISIBILITY

Owner Notification Letter – On some 2019-21 Insight models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warr

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2021-06-03 020000 SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin – There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle.

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2021-05-28 130000 VISIBILITY

Service Bulletin – American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the

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2021-05-28 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message – Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017-2021 Civic Type R, 2018-2021 Clarity PHEV, and 2019-2021 In

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2021-01-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ServiceNews 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 parts, they’re finding that an aftermarket screen protector h

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021 HONDA Insight

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