i was going home from work in my Honda insight 2019 and all of a sudden my car started showing all kings of warnings every single indicator was on and my car started to spin and hit the side railing of the highway i almost died that day no airbags deployed that is also an other safety function did work that day. Honda refuse to take any kind of responsibility for the car malfunction i called and ask for help they said go ahead buy a new car we can't help you with anything. my request to the department is take a action against HONDA so no other family or any other driver go through this. and no one lose love ones.
2019 Honda Insight: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 101 complaints about the 2019 Honda Insight describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20195
- 20131
- 20111
- 20105
What owners say
I was driving on the freeway driving approx 70 mph when i was involved in a near head on collision from another car that had lost control and spun around into me. And the air bags did not deploy causing my head to hit the driver side pillar and i have shoulder and lower back pain and right knee pain
I was involved in an accident on 6/9/2021, where I was rear ended which caused tremendous damage. No air bags deployed. I have a fractured nose, large bump on head, whiplash, very badly hurt left arm and also have problems with my right motor skills.
Was in a car accident costing $7,000 idamage and the airbags didn't deploy. Hit my head on driver door window. Dealer said they replaced the SRS harness. The structure was damaged so the airbags should have deployed.
Tl* the contact rented a 2019 honda insight. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 MPH and making a 180 degree turn, the brake pedal was applied however, failed to respond. The contact continued to pump the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a post to a store. The contact attempted to reverse again but the vehicle continued to not respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked ford SUV. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed with york maine police department under filed 9yrk-200-AC. There were no reported injuries or medical attention provided. The vehicle was towed to the an independent lot and then towed to dover honda (1 dover point rd, dover, nh 03820 (603) 742-1676) who stated that the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 3,668. *tt
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.
Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
Recall number 18V664000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2019 Honda Insight no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2019 Honda Insight?
5 of 101 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Insight (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Honda Insight?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2019 Honda Insight
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