Honda Insight recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls naming the Honda Insight, launched from 2004 to 2019. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Honda Insight recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 8
- 2004 to 2019
- Latest recall
- 29 August 2019
- R/2019/245
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Honda Insight recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
POSSIBLE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURE
R/2019/245, launched 29 August 2019, 43 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Civic, Jazz
Defect: Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: The inflator inside the drivers airbag module is to be replaced.
POSSIBLE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURE
R/2019/243, launched 29 August 2019, 122,397 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Accord, CR-V, Civic, Jazz, Stream
Defect: Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: The inflator inside the passenger’s airbag module is to be replaced.
TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE
R/2018/342, launched 30 January 2019, 119,827 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Accord, Jazz
Defect: Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy: Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2018/029, launched 23 February 2018, 20,298 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Accord, Jazz
Defect: The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2016/018, launched 1 April 2016, 913 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the driver's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the driver's air bag module.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY RUPTURE IF DEPLOYED
R/2015/143, launched 23 October 2015, 52,991 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Jazz
Defect: Due to abnormal pressure the driver's air bag inflator case may rupture during deployment. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the drivers airbag module.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2015/104, launched 29 June 2015, 242,653 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Accord, CR-V, Civic, Jazz, Stream
Defect: Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield or downward toward the front passenger’s foot well potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the front passenger’s airbag module with a new one.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE.
R/2004/034, launched 24 May 2004, 44,055 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Civic, Jazz, Logo, Stream
Defect: Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.
Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Honda Insight, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Honda dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.