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Buying a used 2021 Honda Insight? Check these 3 recalls first
A shorter list than earlier Insight years: three high-severity recalls, covering hybrids that may lose power while driving and two seat sensor issues, one where the passenger seat sensor may crack and one that may cause unintended airbag deployment. Neither triggers a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are low at 24, and unverified, led by forward collision avoidance (8), service brakes (4) and air bags (3). One crash and one injury were reported; no fires.
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.
- Check the VIN for the hybrid power-loss and both seat sensor recalls.
- Look for an illuminated airbag light and ask whether the passenger seat sensor was replaced.
- Note any unexpected collision-avoidance braking or alerts on a mixed-speed test drive.
- 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 2021 Honda Insight
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda hybrids may lose power while driving | Electrical System | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
24 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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 | 8 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 3 | Yes |
| Seats | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |