Does the 2001 Honda Insight have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Honda Insight, the most recent reported on February 24, 2004 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Insight?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2001 Honda Insight complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 15 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Honda Insight recalls and problems

2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Insight.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Honda Insight recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 04V086000 · reported February 24, 2004 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 440,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.
The risk: An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 02V196000 · reported July 24, 2002 · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · 375 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
The risk: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began august 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting4
Electrical system2
Engine and engine cooling2
Power train2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1
Structure1
Tires1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 15, 2018 · Exterior lighting · 143,000 miles
LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED W/O WARNING OR EXTERNAL CAUSE. WORKED ONE DAY BUT NOT THE NEXT MORNING. NO OBVIOUS FUSE OR RELAY IS THE CAUSE. FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN INADEQUATELY DESIGNED SWITCH THAT WS PRONE TO FAILURE BY GOOGLING THE FAILURE, WHICH HWAS COVERED BY A RECALL. HONDA'S WEBSITE VIN SEARCH SAID THERE WERE NO…

Jan 4, 2016 · Exterior lighting · 250,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V086000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE…

May 27, 2014 · Exterior lighting · 150,000 miles
BOTH MY LOW BEAMS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING, BUT HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. I CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO POWER BEING SENT TO THE LOW BEAMS. THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR 2000-2002 MODEL YEARS FOR EXACT ISSUE. AMERICAN HONDA, AND THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TELL ME MY VIN# IS OFF BY 1 MONTH (WITHIN SAME MODEL YEAR…

Nov 14, 2011 · Exterior lighting · 175,000 miles
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF. FIXED ONCE ON RECALL. NOW SAME PROBLEM. SAME HEAT DAMAGED SWITCH & THEY WONT REPAIR.

Mar 16, 2010 · Air bags · 55,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS.THE CURRENT AND FAILURE…

Insight model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2000	1	24	0
2001	2	15	2
2002	1	12	0
2003	0	3	0
2004	0	2	0

Across all years, the 2010 Insight has the most complaints (119). All Honda Insight years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Honda Insight have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Honda Insight, the most recent reported on February 24, 2004 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Insight?: Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2001 Honda Insight complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 15 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 15, 2018.