2019 Honda Insight Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 Insight years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Honda Insight has 98 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #2 highest of 11 Insight model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is fuel system (24 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 50
- 53 city / 47 hwy
Top 2019 Honda Insight problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System24 (24%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (20%)
- Brakes15 (15%)
- Electrical System14 (14%)
- Other14 (14%)
- Airbags8 (8%)
- Engine8 (8%)
- Lane Departure6 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (5%)
- Seat Belts4 (4%)
2019 Honda Insight recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 23V158000Mar 9, 2023Seat Belts448,613 vehicles
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
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.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
2019 Honda Insight fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 53 MPG
- Highway
- 47 MPG
- Combined
- 50 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Insight years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Honda Insight a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Honda Insight ranks #2 of 11 among Insight model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 98 complaints and 8 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Insight?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (24 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (20 complaints), and brakes (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,200 miles.
- Does the 2019 Honda Insight have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda Insight, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, fuel system, seat belts, and collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Honda Insight?
- EPA rates the 2019 Honda Insight at 50 MPG combined (53 city / 47 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.