2012 HONDA INSIGHT
8 recalls, 66 complaints - 89 TSBs
19V502000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-201... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
19V378000 May 16, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009... Read more
Consequence
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4... Read more
18V661000 Sep 27, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississipp... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
18V268000 Apr 26, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air b... Read more
Consequence
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
18V042000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehi... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
17V545000 Aug 31, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have in... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
17V030000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Hond... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's num... Read more
16V061000 Feb 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Complaint Statistics
66 total complaints
4 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 36 |
| AIR BAGS | 12 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2024
Incident date: Nov 18, 2024
Crack was found in oil pan during regular maintenance. The engine was replaced by Hyundai and now has around 60,000 miles on it. At my expense, the oil plan was replaced.
AIR BAGS
Sep 15, 2023
Incident date: Sep 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manu... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 9, 2023
Incident date: Nov 19, 2022
Oil consumption issues. I can't drive my car 10 feet without dying. I was stuck in traffic when my car died from the issues. Look up TSB 15-015
ENGINE
Oct 5, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Insight. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated that the check engine, emissions, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park near a gas station. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed t... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2021
Incident date: Apr 15, 2021
TTHIS CAR HAS SAFETY PROBLEMS BURNS OIL LIKE CRAZY , MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING DOWN 81 WHEN THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON THE CAR WAS SHAKING SO SHE PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE POLICE WHO IMPOUNDED THE CAR 300 TO GET IT OUT THEN WE HAD IT TOWED OVER 100MILES . HONDA DEALER SAYS THE SPARK PLUG FAILED AND WENT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 4, 2021
Incident date: Mar 3, 2021
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR MALFUNCTIONS. CONTINUES TO LOCK ITSELF WHEN DRIVING, CONTINUES TO LOCK ITSELF WHEN SITTING AND CAR IS NOT RUNNING. ONGOING FOR MANY MONTHS. HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE, I'M OPTING TO DISCONNECT AND LIVE WITH MANUAL LOCKS.
ENGINE
Nov 12, 2020
Incident date: Nov 12, 2020
ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, MY CAR BEGAN FLUTTERING AFTER I STARTED THE ENGINE AND BEGAN ACCELERATING. THE POWER FELT REDUCED AS WELL. LIKE MOST PEOPLE'S FIRST INSTINCT, I BEGAN CHECKING THE OIL AND NOTICED THE OIL APPEARED LOW ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THAT I HAD RECEIVED AN OIL CHANGE NOT LONG BEFORE THIS ... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 19, 2019
Incident date: Oct 18, 2019
THIS CAR IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE OIL CONSUMPTION IS OUTRAGEOUS AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 89K MILES ON IT. IT ALSO BURNS THROUGH SPARK PLUGS LIKE CRAZY, I'VE PROBABLY PUT CLOSE TO 500 DOLLARS INTO IT AT LEAST JUST IN OIL AND SPARK PLUGS THIS YEAR ALONE. IN THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWN... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 17, 2019
I HAVE A 2012 HONDA INSIGHT WITH 80000 MILES AND AM HAVING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AT 1 QUART OF OIL PER 2000 MILES OF DRIVING PER THE DEALERSHIP. HONDA SAYS THIS IS ACCEPTABLE AND ONLY A PROBLEM AT 1 QUART PER 1000 MILES DRIVEN. I HAVE READ THE CONCERNS AND THE VEHICLE HAS POORLY SEATED RINGS D... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 30, 2019
Incident date: Apr 30, 2019
MY HONDA INSIGHT 2012 IS BURNING OIL. AFTER AN OIL CHANGE I DRIVE AROUND 800 MILES I'M 1/2 QUART LOW ON OIL. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AT ALL.
ENGINE
Feb 15, 2019
Incident date: Dec 23, 2018
I HAVE A 2012 HONDA INSIGHT. ON 12/23/18 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE POWER CUT OUT. THIS IS THE 3RD INCIDENT IN A ONE YEAR AND HALF WHERE THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BLOWN CUTTING THE POWER TO THE CAR. MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WOULD BE $1700. I COULDN'T GET IT FIXED I WAS GETTING ON A PLANE 3 DAYS ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 16, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
OIL CONSUMPTION AND SHAKING
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 16, 2018
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
OIL CONSUMPTION AND SHAKING
ENGINE
Dec 6, 2018
Incident date: Nov 14, 2018
CAR QUITE RUNNING ON BUSY INTERSTATE I MANAGED TO GET OFF NEAREST EXIT ALMOST GOT HIT BY SEVERAL VEHICLES.HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO AUTO SHOP THAT HAD REPLACED 8 SPARK PLUGS 8 MONTHES EARLIER. AUTOMOTIVE SHOP REPLACED PLUGS 8 PLUGS SAID THEY WHERE UNDER WARRANTY BUT FOUND NO COMPRESSION IN CYLINDERS.
ENGINE
Dec 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 3, 2018
MY HONDA INSIGHT 2012 IS BURNING OIL. AFTER AN OIL CHANGE I DRIVE AROUND 3500 MILE AND THE RED ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I TOOK THE CAR ,LIKE 3-4 YEARS AGO, TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE PISTON RINGS UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I AM DEALING WIT... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 11, 2018
MY DAUGHTER'S HONDA INSIGHT EXPERIENCED THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. HER VEHICLE LATER HAD SEVERE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND STALLED AT 6:00 AM ON I-64. A HONDA DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS DAMAGE TO CYLINDER, PISTON, CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES OF CYLINDER NUMBER 3. ALL OTHER CYLINDERS WERE... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 17, 2018
Incident date: Aug 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 17, 2017
Incident date: Dec 25, 2015
WHEN THE DRIVER STEP ON IT'S BRAKING SYSTEMS BY FOOT TO STOP THE THIS CAR, IT WILL STARTS TO WOBBLE IT'S BACK BODY OF THIS CAR AND SHAKES IT SEEMS THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON IT'S BOTH REAR BRAKING SYSTEM ARE DRAGGING IN EVERY TIME WE STEP ON IT'S BRAKING SYSTEM. IT WILL RATTLE THE DRIVERS WHEN STEPPING O... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 14, 2017
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM LIGHT ON, LOW OIL HOWEVER OIL LIGHT DOES NOT ALERT ME. HAVE TO REGULARLY ADD OIL BETWEEN RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGES.
ENGINE
Jun 6, 2017
Incident date: May 22, 2017
THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I LATER LEARNED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED BECAUSE 2 OF THE CYLINDERS WERE BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL. HONDA HAS RECALLED THIS CAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BUT HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSEMENT ME AFTER I HAD T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 19, 2017
Incident date: Apr 19, 2017
HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION BEFORE EVERY OIL CHANGE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 6, 2017
Incident date: Oct 25, 2016
NTSB: 2012 HONDA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE LEAKING FLUID ALL OVER THE WHEEL WELLS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG RECALL THAT WAS PERFORMED.THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT REPAIRING THE TPMS WOULD COST $700.00. UPDATED 04/17/2017*JS
AIR BAGS
Feb 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2017
2012 HONDA INSIGHT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO REPLACEMENT PARTS TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL. *SMD
ENGINE
Feb 6, 2017
Incident date: Jan 16, 2017
OIL CONSUMPTION WAS WAY OFF AND ALL 8 OF THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TWICE IN A YEAR. CAR HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW THEY WANT TO DO A COMPLETE TEAR DOWN OF THE ENGINE AT MY EXPENSE. I SHOULD NOT BE PAYING FOR THESE REPAIRS HONDA SHOULD BE LIABLE. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE HIGH... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 3, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AT 70000. ADDING MORE THAN A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES.
ENGINE
Feb 3, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. I AM ADDING 1 QUART EVERY 1000 MILES SINCE I GOT THE CAR AT 65000 MILES.
ENGINE
Jan 4, 2017
Incident date: Jan 27, 2013
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ENGINE
Dec 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "CHECK OIL" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CHECK EMISSION WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON AND RINGS HAD TO BE RE... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 15, 2016
Incident date: May 3, 2016
WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD I NOTICED THAT CAR IS CONSUMING UNUSUAL QUANTITY OF OIL (AROUND 58,000 MILES). A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON 'CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'. I PULLED THE DIPSTICK AND THERE WAS BARELY ANY OIL ON THE TIP. I PUT 2 QUARTS OF OIL INTO THE ENGINE AND IT STILL DID NOT REACH THE TOP FILL L... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - DEALERSHIP HAS NOT REPLACED THE AIRBAG YET.
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - DEALERSHIP HAS NOT REPLACED THE AIRBAG YET.
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - DEALERSHIP HAS NOT REPLACED THE AIRBAG YET.
AIR BAGS
Dec 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 14, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 25, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 3, 2016
Incident date: Oct 29, 2016
CAR HAS 95,000 MILES. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. ALL 8 SPARK PLUGS HAVE TO BE CHANGED EVERY 3-4000 MILES. VERY EXPENSIVE. THE PROBLEM IS THE SPARK PLUGS GET FOULED, AND BURNT UP, SO THERE IS NO ELECTRODE LEFT. WHEN THAT HAPPENS THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWS DOWN TO 5 MPH. I ALMOST GOT KILLED AND RUN OVER BY ... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2016
Incident date: Oct 4, 2016
IN OCTOBER 2016, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA IN TORRANCE DUE TO A CHECK OIL LIGHT THAT CAME ON THE DAY BEFORE. AFTER A DAY OF DIAGNOSIS, HONDA DETERMINED THE ENGINE ON MY INSIGHT WAS BURNING OIL TOO RAPIDLY, AND THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN OCCURRING FOR QUITE SOME TIME. ALTHOUGH THIS OI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 2, 2016
TAKATA AIRBAG...GOT MY RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL AND STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED. CALLS TO DEALER AND HONDA CORPORATE YIELD NO RESULTS.2012
ENGINE
Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
SINCE NOVEMBER 2015, I'VE HAD TO ADD ONE QUART 0W-20 FULL SYNTHETIC OIL TO MAINTAIN ITS OIL LEVEL. I'D DRIVEN ABOUT 875 MILES PER WEEK AT THAT POINT. THE PROBLEM PROGRESSED AND THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS ACCELERATING AND WOULD STALL OUT ON OCCASION. I HAD A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE WHERE THE CAR STALLED ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. THIS COMPLAINT DOES NOT INVOLVE AN ACCIDENT, BUT HAS TO DO WITH THE PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME FOR REPAIR OF THE ISSUE FOR WHICH I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE DATE ON THE NOTICE IS MARCH 2016, AND IT PROMISES THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER 2016. TOMORROW IS SEPTEMBER, WHICH ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 26, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. CAR USES APPROX. 1.2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION AND ROUGH IDLE.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 24, 2016
Incident date: Jul 13, 2015
WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST YEAR IN 2015 JULY ..IT HAD THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND. IT HAD TROUBLE WITH THE WAY RAN AND FEE EFFECTED THE MILEAGE AND OVER ALL VEHICLE PERFORMANCE . THE SALES PERSON [XXX] OUT OF JASPER FORD IN JASPER TEXAS SAID THAT JASPER FORD WOULD COVER IN FULL THE CHARGE OF... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 24, 2016
Incident date: Jul 13, 2015
WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST YEAR IN 2015 JULY ..IT HAD THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND. IT HAD TROUBLE WITH THE WAY RAN AND FEE EFFECTED THE MILEAGE AND OVER ALL VEHICLE PERFORMANCE . THE SALES PERSON [XXX] OUT OF JASPER FORD IN JASPER TEXAS SAID THAT JASPER FORD WOULD COVER IN FULL THE CHARGE OF... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: CALLED MY HONDA DEALER (BRILLIANT HONDA OF CRYSTAL LAKE, IL) ON APRIL 8 AFTER RECEIVING LETTER FROM HONDA CORP. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 MONTHS & I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED FOR MY REPLACEMENT. I LIVE AN HOUR AWAY FROM CLOSEST HONDA DEALER & ASKED THEM FOR A "LOANER CAR" WHICH THEY... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF OIL OVER DECREASING AMOUNT OF MILES TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR NOW LOSES 1.5 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES (VERIFIED BY LOCAL HONDA DEALER). THIS ISSUE CAUSES THE SPARK PLUGS TO FOUL OUT LEADING TO CARS THAT STALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IS EXPERIENCED BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. 'CHECK EMISSIONS SYSTEM' CODE SHOWS ON DASH.
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2016
Incident date: Jun 4, 2016
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - HONDA INSIGHT 2012. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND DEALER FOUND NO OIL (ALTHOUGH CAR STATED IT WAS AT 50%). DEALER ADDED OIL, SUGGESTED I RETURN AFTER 1,000 MILES. BROUGHT BACK CAR AFTER 1,500 MILES AND DEALER SAID THAT PER HONDA, CAR ... Read more
ENGINE
May 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 20, 2016
JUST HIT 69,000 MILES AND CAR IS SUDDENLY BURNING OVER A QUART OF OIL EVERY 2 WEEKS.
ENGINE
Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Mar 24, 2016
I BOUGHT MY INSIGHT NEW IN 2012. I NOW HAVE 74K MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 55K MILES MY INSIGHT BEGAN TO HAVE AN "EMISSIONS" ERROR CODE. AFTER SOME INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OIL WAS LOW (2-3 QUARTS). THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THAT TIME EVERY 5-6 WEEKS, ACCORDING TO HOW MUCH I DRIVE THE CAR. T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 12, 2016
Incident date: Jan 18, 2016
TAKATA RECALL MY INSIGHT WAS ON THE RECALL LIST EARLY IN 2016. LETTER THAT CAME IN MARCH SAID PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID-SUMMER. I'D CALLED DEALER WITH SIMILAR RESULTS. WAY OVER 60 DAYS SINCE THE VIN WAS POSTED ONLINE. I TRY TO DRIVE IT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE WHILE WAITING. SAD, FOR SOME TRAGIC,... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2016
Incident date: Dec 18, 2015
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN JULY 2015 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP. IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 64K MILES ON IT. A MONTH LATER MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE CAR HAD RECEIVED A COMPLETE OIL CHANGE THE DAY I PURCHASED IT BUT I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SERVICE SHOP WHERE THEY ... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 HONDA INSIGHT
2012 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 11.3% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 HONDA INSIGHT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 40.0 | 42.0 | 41.0 | Regular | $1,500 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 40.0 | 42.0 | 41.0 | Regular | $1,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 HONDA INSIGHT
89 manufacturer communications from 56 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 22 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 9 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 5 |
| 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 |
APaS02262021902
Feb 26, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS02102021902
Feb 10, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
A07-030
Jan 23, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
APaS01222021909
Jan 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS01222021909
Jan 22, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS01062021907
Jan 6, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS01062021907
Jan 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS12102020902
Dec 10, 2020
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS12102020902
Dec 10, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
A20-016
Mar 10, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
19-003-1
Aug 13, 2019
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
A18-115
May 10, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair descr
A19-002
Jan 18, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18100B
Oct 13, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.
A18-055
Jun 8, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18-052
Jun 7, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18-048
May 31, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
A18-048
May 31, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
A16-101
Feb 3, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in misfires, engine cylinder damage, e
CUSTOMER LETTER
Apr 17, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2012?13 INSIGHT VEHICLES, THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THE CONTROL RINGS ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE AND THIS
CUSTOMER LETTER
Apr 17, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2012?13 INSIGHT VEHICLES, THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THE CONTROL RINGS ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE AND THIS
A16-101
Mar 31, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THE ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN MISFIRES, ENGINE CYLINDER DAMAGE,
A16-101
Mar 31, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THE ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN MISFIRES, ENGINE CYLINDER DAMAGE,
A16-101
Mar 17, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THE ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN MISFIRES, ENGINE CYLINDER DAMAGE,
ABOM03102017901
Mar 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, MARCH 10, 2017, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, CO., INC. IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MODEL YEAR 2012?13 HONDA INSIGHT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS. TO INCREASE CUSTOMER CONFI
A16-101
Mar 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THE ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN MISFIRES, ENGINE CYLINDER DAMAGE,
A15-015
Mar 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 16-101, WARRANTY EXTENSION: 2012?13 INSIGHT OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS"
A05-032
Nov 22, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
AHPa11112016901
Nov 11, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
AHPa11112016902
Nov 11, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
APaS11102016902
Nov 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachm
APaS11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
AHPa11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
A-HNS-03252016-3
Mar 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.25.16"
A-HNS-03252016-3
Mar 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-016). ALL CHANGES/UPDATES FROM THE
A-HNS-03182016-3
Mar 18, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-016). ALL CHANGES/UPDATES FROM THE
A-HNS-02262016-3
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
A-HNS-02262016-3
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
AAN-02252016-302
Feb 25, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
A-AN-02252016-30
Feb 25, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"DEALER MESSAGE - AS STATED IN THE STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A, DEALERS CAN GROUND OFF LEASE VEHICLES AND SELL IT BACK TO THE CUSTOMER. THE OFF-LEASE VEHICLE CAN ONLY BE SOLD BAC
AAN-02252016-302
Feb 25, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
A-HNS-02192016-3
Feb 19, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 02.19.16"
A-HNS-02192016-3
Feb 19, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-016).
A-CA-02152016-30
Feb 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND S
A-HPS-02162016-3
Feb 15, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCED
A-HPS-02122016-3
Feb 12, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DEALER MESSAGE - PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION.
A-JCR-02112016-3
Feb 11, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.
A-JCR-02052016-3
Feb 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.
A-FTD-02052016-3
Feb 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION MODEL YEAR 2007-2015 HONDA VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO THE TAKATA DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATORS THA
A-JCR-02052016-3
Feb 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - WE?VE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WE?VE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO T
A-HPS-02042016-9
Feb 4, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - CERTAIN VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE DRIVER'S AIRBG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL ARE UNDER STOP SALE.
A-JCR-020302016-
Feb 3, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A-CA-01302016-90
Jan 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE
A16-016
Jan 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE BULLETIN - AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE, SPRAYING SHR
JK5-14-064
Jan 22, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on your vehicle incorrectly maintains the battery and, over time, t
14064 JK5
Jan 1, 2016
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on your vehicle incorrectly maintains the battery and, over time, th
A15-015
Dec 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE BULLETIN - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS. THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THEIR ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE.
A15-015
Nov 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS. THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THEIR ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE.
A15-015
Nov 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE BULLETIN - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS. THE OIL CONTROL RINGS MAY BECOME CLOGGED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE DEPOSITS RESTRICT THEIR ABILITY TO SCRAPE AND RETURN OIL FROM THE CYLINDER WALLS TO THE CRANKCASE.
Service Bulletin
Mar 13, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service bulletin - Engine oil consumption exceeds customer expectations. The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict their ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase.
Service Bulletin
Feb 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - Engine oil consumption exceeds customer expectations. The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict their ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase.
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
SB-14-064
Nov 27, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: REPAIR PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE UPDATING OF THE SOFTWARE FOR THE IMA BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 20112 CR-Z, 2010-2012 INSIGHT. *PE UPDATED 03/03/15*LJ UPDATED 04/24/15*LJ
Service Bulletin
Nov 27, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service bulletin- The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Det
Service Bulletin
Oct 22, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Det
Service Bulletin
Oct 3, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Det
DLR MSG - Honda
Oct 3, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - Today, October 3, 2014, American Honda is announcing a product update for all 2011-12 CR-Z and 2010-12 Insight vehicles. The product update involves updating the IMA battery control unit software to address premature batter
DLR MSG - Honda
Oct 3, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer message - Today, October 3, 2014, American Honda is announcing a product update for all 2011-12 CR-Z and 2010-12 Insight vehicles. The product update involves updating the IMA battery control unit software to address premature batter
Service Bulletin
Oct 3, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Det
SVC-06-19-14
Jun 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HONDA: SEE DOUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. MODEL 2012-2013 INSIGHT. *PE
Service Bulletin
Feb 18, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel f
SB-13-076
Sep 24, 2013
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0139, FOR SECONDARY HEATED 02 SENSOR SLOW TO RESPOND, HAS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND POSSIBLE CAUSE COULD BE PCM MISINTERPRETS SECONDARY HEATED 02 SENSOR SIGNALS AND SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE U
SB-12-048
Jun 19, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNCTION BOARD FROM OLD IMA BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY MOUNTED BEFORE BATTERY IS INSTALLED. MODELS 2003-11 CIVIC HYBRID, 2011-12 CR-Z, 2000-06 INSIGHT, 2010-12 INSIGHT. *PE UPDATED
SB-12-01-2012
Dec 1, 2012
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
HONDA: PRODUCT UPDATE FOR A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE ROOF MOLDING MAY ALLOW THE ROOF MOLDING TO COME LOOSE. *KB
SB-12-012
Mar 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HONDA: WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE RUNS AT HIGHER RPM, THAN EXPECTED, DUE TO PCM SOFTWARE KEEPING CVT IN LOW, AFTER MOVING SHIFTER FROM L (LOW) TO S (SECOND). *PE
SB-12-012
Mar 1, 2012
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA: WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE RUNS AT HIGHER RPM, THAN EXPECTED, DUE TO PCM SOFTWARE KEEPING CVT IN LOW, AFTER MOVING SHIFTER FROM L (LOW) TO S (SECOND). *PE
SB-12-004
Feb 28, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO A BUG IN SOFTWARE AUDIO NAVIGATION UNIT, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FAILS TO RESPOND OR EXECUTE ANY VOICE COMMANDS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA INSIGHT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA25002
Opened: Jan 17, 2025
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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 complainants allege activ... Read more
PE24008
Opened: Mar 7, 2024 , Closed: Jan 17, 2025
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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 complainants allege activ... Read more
HONDA INSIGHT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA INSIGHT across all model years (2000, 2022).
62
Total Recalls
678
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
74
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
HONDA INSIGHT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.