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2021 Honda InsightProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 37 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
37
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
25
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 37 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingHIGH

5 owners reported forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the Collision AvoidanceMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

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Where the complaints fall

Other6 (16%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking5 (14%)
Collision Avoidance4 (11%)
Brakes4 (11%)
Airbags3 (8%)
Electrical3 (8%)
Seats3 (8%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control2 (5%)

2021 Honda Insight: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Insight, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Insight, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Insight, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Insight, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
21
8
22
5
23
8
24
7
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Honda Insight. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

20V798000Feb 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

24V064000Mar 2024

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.

26V332000Jul 2026

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2021 Honda Insight NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

EA25002OpenOpened Jan 2025

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

PE24008ClosedOpened Mar 2024 · closed Jan 2025

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

The worst model year for the Honda Insight is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Honda Insight vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

37

Class avg

20

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 37 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Honda Insight: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Honda Insight?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Honda Insight is related to the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Honda Insight reliable?
The 2021 Honda Insight has 37 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Insight?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Honda Insight 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Honda Insight problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Honda Insight has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Insight problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Honda Insight data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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