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Buying a used 2019 Honda Insight? Check these 8 recalls first
This year carries a long recall list: airbags that may not deploy in a crash, three separate fuel pump recalls for stalling, front seat belts that may not latch, and a seat sensor that may cause unintended airbag deployment, plus medium-severity backup camera and safety-system software recalls. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Among 97 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, forward collision avoidance (17) and fuel system and gasoline (15 each) lead; 12 crashes, six injuries, one fire.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify all three fuel pump recalls and the airbag non-deployment recall are closed on this VIN.
- Cold-start the car and watch for stalling or hesitation before and during the test drive.
- Check the backup camera display and driver-assist warning lights through several restarts.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Honda Insight
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Insight, Odyssey, Ridgeline airbags may not deploy in crash | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail and stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front seat belts may not latch | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Accord and Insight backup camera display may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Accord and Insight software glitch disables safety systems | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
97 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 23 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 17 | None found |
| Electrical System | 12 | Yes |
| Brakes | 12 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 8 | Yes |