High-voltage battery and energy storage
Preserve range or state-of-charge readings, battery warnings, reduced-power events, module data, and thermal-system findings.
Honda model guide
Honda Insight Lemon Law Claims
If your Honda Insight keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.
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Build the Honda Insight repair record before drawing conclusions.
Use this page as a document-building path for the exact vehicle—not as a substitute for its warranty, VIN record, final repair orders, or legal advice based on the facts.
Badges and model names do not always identify the complete drivetrain or warranty package. Confirm the build data and coverage before comparing another vehicle’s history.
Model-aware documentation
Issue categories to document for a Honda Insight.
These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.
Engine, power delivery, or stalling
Record the operating conditions, warning messages, speed, temperature, and whether the concern returned after repair.
Transmission, shifting, or drivability
Note hesitation, harsh engagement, slipping, vibration, or loss of response and the exact conditions in which it occurs.
Electrical power and recurring warnings
Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.
Software, displays, cameras, and connectivity
Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.
Braking, steering, or suspension behavior
Describe pulling, noise, vibration, loss of assist, uneven response, and any effect on predictable control of the vehicle.
Vehicle safety and service records
Honda Insight: NHTSA records by model year
Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.
Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026
Model year 2021
2021 Honda Insight
The 2021 Insight index includes 3 distinct safety campaigns, covering fuel and propulsion, electrical systems and software, airbags, belts, and seating. Owner-report entries are most numerous in visibility, cameras, and driver assistance (9) and equipment and other reported systems (7). 24 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Electrical System: Propulsion System: Charging: Module: Software / Electrical System: Propulsion System: Dc/Dc Converter / Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
Reported condition: “The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: 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.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 20V798000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
Reported condition: “The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V064000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
Reported condition: “The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. 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.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V332000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 9 distinct reports
Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (5), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11461413 — 2022-04-19
- NHTSA complaint 11515959 — 2023-04-07
- NHTSA complaint 11675632 — 2025-07-23
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 7 distinct reports
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), software or module updates (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11395655 — 2021-02-10
- NHTSA complaint 11544903 — 2023-09-16
- NHTSA complaint 11765752 — 2026-09-21
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 5 distinct reports
Airbags, belts, and seating
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11424785 — 2021-07-14
- NHTSA complaint 11613881 — 2024-09-10
- NHTSA complaint 11742632 — 2026-06-08
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 4 distinct reports
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11388438 — 2021-01-16
- NHTSA complaint 11544903 — 2023-09-16
- NHTSA complaint 11699002 — 2025-11-12
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11395655 — 2021-02-10
- NHTSA complaint 11592410 — 2024-06-04
- NHTSA complaint 11696866 — 2025-10-31
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Transmission and driveline
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), shifting or acceleration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve gear selection, speed, load, vibration, and the repair procedure performed.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Lighting and signals
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to starting or stalling (1), warnings or diagnostic codes (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Fuel and propulsion
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Body and closures
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 7 distinct communications
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (6). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10225474 — bulletin ATI&10252022902, 2022-10-25
- NHTSA 10231829 — bulletin ATI&02072023904, 2023-02-07
- NHTSA 10233670 — bulletin ATI&03272023904, 2023-03-27
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 5 distinct communications
Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (3). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10194954 — bulletin A21-016, 2021-05-28
- NHTSA 10199347 — bulletin ONLZ9W07062021, 2021-07-06
- NHTSA 10244299 — bulletin A21080A, 2023-10-17
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (3), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10186009 — bulletin A07-030, 2021-01-23
- NHTSA 10227233 — bulletin ATI&11282022907, 2022-11-28
- NHTSA 10244663 — bulletin A21-068, 2023-10-25
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10186012 — bulletin A21010C, 2021-01-19
- NHTSA 10200833 — bulletin A21-068, 2021-08-31
- NHTSA 10213582 — bulletin A22-014, 2022-05-31
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Airbags, belts, and seating
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Steering
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA investigation activity
Agency record · Closed
Pedestrian alert sounds
The 2021 Insight is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under …”
Agency disposition and source
On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
NHTSA DP22005 — investigation history and official disposition
Agency record · No closure date in index
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
The 2021 Insight is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The …”
Agency disposition and source
NHTSA EA25002 — investigation history and official disposition
Agency record · Closed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
The 2021 Insight is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The …”
Agency disposition and source
To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
NHTSA PE24008 — investigation history and official disposition
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · FWD
Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2021 Honda Insight, 4 DR · FWD
Model year 2022
2022 Honda Insight
The 2022 Insight index includes 3 distinct safety campaigns, covering airbags, belts, and seating, fuel and propulsion. Owner-report entries are most numerous in visibility, cameras, and driver assistance (16) and electrical systems and software (10). 12 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Retractor
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
Reported condition: “The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 21V900000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
Reported condition: “The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 23V858000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
Reported condition: “The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. 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.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 26V332000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 16 distinct reports
Visibility, cameras, and driver assistance
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (6), noise or vibration (1), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve weather, visibility, displayed warnings, software versions, and sensor calibration.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11473072 — 2022-07-09
- NHTSA complaint 11583938 — 2024-04-18
- NHTSA complaint 11755902 — 2026-08-10
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 10 distinct reports
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (5), charging or battery concerns (3), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11442487 — 2021-12-02
- NHTSA complaint 11674680 — 2025-07-19
- NHTSA complaint 11764143 — 2026-09-14
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 7 distinct reports
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (3), charging or battery concerns (2), software or module updates (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11507871 — 2023-02-17
- NHTSA complaint 11605928 — 2024-08-01
- NHTSA complaint 11764143 — 2026-09-14
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 5 distinct reports
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11540141 — 2023-08-22
- NHTSA complaint 11637283 — 2025-01-21
- NHTSA complaint 11661755 — 2025-05-18
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 3 distinct reports
Fuel and propulsion
The text includes references to starting or stalling (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (2), noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA complaint 11459957 — 2022-04-07
- NHTSA complaint 11619595 — 2024-10-14
- NHTSA complaint 11702271 — 2025-12-01
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Body and closures
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA complaint source dataset · NHTSA complaint source dataset
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Steering
The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve steering effort, vehicle speed, direction of travel, and diagnostic findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Airbags, belts, and seating
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 7 distinct communications
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (6). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10225474 — bulletin ATI&10252022902, 2022-10-25
- NHTSA 10231829 — bulletin ATI&02072023904, 2023-02-07
- NHTSA 10233670 — bulletin ATI&03272023904, 2023-03-27
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10222812 — bulletin ATI&10062022903, 2022-10-06
- NHTSA 10227233 — bulletin ATI&11282022907, 2022-11-28
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Fuel and propulsion
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check fuel or charging conditions, power loss, warning messages, and confirmed diagnosis against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA investigation activity
Agency record · Closed
Pedestrian alert sounds
The 2022 Insight is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under …”
Agency disposition and source
On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
NHTSA DP22005 — investigation history and official disposition
Agency record · No closure date in index
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
The 2022 Insight is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The …”
Agency disposition and source
NHTSA EA25002 — investigation history and official disposition
Agency record · Closed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
The 2022 Insight is listed in this investigation record. An investigation concerns an agency inquiry; its opening is not a final defect determination, and closure alone is not a finding that every vehicle is safe or repaired.
Agency summary excerpt: “On March 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24008) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year 2019-2022 Honda Insight and 2019-2022 Honda Passport vehicles. The …”
Agency disposition and source
To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
NHTSA PE24008 — investigation history and official disposition
Configuration-specific safety information
NHTSA safety-data entry
4 DR · FWD
Overall: 5 of 5 stars · Frontal: 5 of 5 stars · Side: 5 of 5 stars · Rollover: 5 of 5 stars
These results belong to the stated model year and configuration. Do not transfer them to a different body style, drivetrain, or trim. A rating does not resolve whether a particular vehicle has an open recall or recurring repair condition.
NHTSA safety-rating dataset — 2022 Honda Insight, 4 DR · FWD
Repair chronology
Turn every Insight visit into a usable timeline.
Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.
Keep visits marked “could not duplicate,” “operating as designed,” or “no fault found.” Those entries may still show that the concern was reported and that an opportunity to inspect was provided.
1Date and mileage
2Complaint in the driver’s words
3Diagnosis and testing performed
4Parts, software, or correction
5Days unavailable and post-repair result
California legal framework
The statute applies to the evidence—not the badge.
California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.
Applicable warranty
Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.
Repair opportunity
Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.
Substantial impairment
Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.
Remedy analysis
Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.
Warranty and escalation record
Separate the Honda Insight warranty from other contracts.
A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”
Save every Honda dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.
Primary and practical sources
Verify the law, vehicle, and warranty separately.
Clear answers
Honda Insight lemon law questions
Can a Honda Insight qualify under California lemon law?
It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.
How many Insight repair attempts are required?
There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.
Does a recall or service campaign prove that my Insight is a lemon?
No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.
What Honda Insight records should I save?
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.
Can a used or leased Insight qualify?
Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.
What remedies may be available for a qualifying Honda Insight?
Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.
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