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2019 Honda Insight Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 24 of 98 total complaints (24%) on the 2019 Honda Insight, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Most center on a fuel pump recall (23V858000) with delayed parts availability, plus reports of stalling and hesitation. Median mileage at failure is 50,000.

Fuel System complaints
24
24% of 98
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the fuel pump failing and causing loss of power or bucking at highway speed, sometimes with a misfire code on cylinders 3 and 4.
  • Several owners describe engine hesitation or failure to accelerate as intended, especially when making left turns, tied to recall campaign 23V858000.
  • Multiple complaints describe waiting for recall repair parts that were not yet available, with dealers unable to complete the fuel pump replacement for extended periods.
  • One owner reported fuel pump damage outside the covered VIN range for the existing recalls, despite the same failure symptoms appearing.
  • Some owners noted receiving recall notification letters without clear instructions on how or when to get the vehicle repaired.

When 2019 Honda Insight fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 19, 2020, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2019 Honda Insight fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2020Feb 2023Feb 2024Apr 2024Jul 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Sep 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Honda Insight

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

  3. NHTSA 20V314000May 28, 2020Fuel System135,995 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel System complaints by Insight model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 20102 (2%)
  4. 20111 (2%)
  5. 20123 (5%)
  6. 20134 (9%)
  7. 20140 (0%)
  8. 201924 (24%)
  9. 20202 (6%)
  10. 20211 (4%)
  11. 20223 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Honda Insight have a fuel system recall?
Yes. It is covered by recall 21V215000 for fuel pump assembly replacement and by recall 23V858000, which also covers fuel pump module replacement. A related recall, 20V314000, covers 2019-2020 Insight vehicles as well.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Insight?
NHTSA lists 24 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Insight, which is 24% of its 98 total complaints, the largest share among the model years in this dataset.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 50,000 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to this issue?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 2019 Insight's Fuel System complaints.
Is the fuel pump recall fix readily available?
Multiple owners reported that replacement parts for recall 23V858000 were not available at the time they contacted dealers, delaying the free repair.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.