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Buying a used 2020 Honda Insight? Check these 6 recalls first
Recalls here center on powertrain and airbag issues: three fuel pump recalls for engine stalling, a hybrid system that may lose power while driving, and a seat sensor that may cause unintended airbag deployment, plus a medium-severity software glitch that disables safety systems. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Only 31 unverified owner complaints were filed with NHTSA, led by forward collision avoidance (12), electrical system (7) and power train (5). Three crashes and two injuries were reported.
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.
- Confirm the hybrid power-loss and fuel pump recalls are closed on this VIN.
- Drive at highway speed and watch for sudden loss of power or hybrid system warnings.
- Ask about false forward-collision alerts and check the dash for driver-assist fault messages.
- 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 2020 Honda Insight
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda hybrids may lose power while driving | Electrical System | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail and stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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 software glitch disables safety systems | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
31 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 12 | None found |
| Electrical System | 7 | Yes |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Structure | 3 | None found |