Power System warning message appeared on the dash. The vehicle lost power and went into park. While trying to get a safe place, the vehicle cut off again while other cars were behind me. Multiple indicator lights and messages began to cycle on the dash. The car would not go into neutral to be pushed. The car was towed to the dealership as it was inoperable. The problem has been reproduced at the dealership.
2019 Honda Insight electrical problems
15 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 27,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 27,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
- ADAS: blindspot: sensors1
At what mileage
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Honda Insight electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Honda Insight electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: body control module: software
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
- Risk
- Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Recall number 20V771000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
What 2019 Honda Insight owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Honda Insight. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 85,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 185,000.
My vehicle underwent Honda’s fuel-pump safety recall repair at an authorized Honda dealer on April 1, 2025. After the recall repair, the vehicle developed a sensor warning directing me to return to the dealer. On February 17, 2026, the dealer inspected the vehicle. Its repair record states “HIGH CIRCUIT VOLTAGE” at terminal #2 and “FOUND PIN MELTED IN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.” The dealer replaced the complete fuel-pump assembly at no charge. A dealership representative later told me their mechanic had accidentally caused the melted-pin condition during the earlier recall work. Since then, I have experienced recurring instrument-cluster/display corruption with vertical lines/banding that can make portions of the digital display unreadable. I have photos/videos documenting multiple occurrences. I am concerned because important vehicle information can become unreadable while driving. I have also observed estimated full-tank range decline from historically about 425 miles to approximately 373–395 miles. I have documented a fill of 7.438 gallons followed by a displayed range of 373 miles. I do not know whether this is related. I do not know whether the cluster malfunction or range concern is related to the recall repair, documented high-circuit-voltage/melted-pin condition, or subsequent fuel-pump replacement. I opened a case with American Honda. Its case manager characterized this as a “workmanship issue” and said he would contact the original dealer’s service manager to have it addressed. I have not received that promised contact. I ask the federal safety agency to investigate whether the recall repair and subsequent electrical and instrument-cluster problems present a safety defect requiring further action.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was driven onto the off-ramp and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was started; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a corroded connector and broken pin at the leak detection pump in the rear of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the leak detection module and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
Car was put into reverse to perform a T turn to drive in the opposite direction on 1/14. The "D" button was depressed to place the car into Drive. The car quickly accelerated backwards and crashed into the mailbox. Service Advisor at the David McDavid Honda Dealership was contacted yesterday regarding the issue but no response has been received yet. It is unknown if the backup camera was visible since attempts were being made to try to stop the car. Not much time was allowed.
Back up camera stopped working, no blown fuses and the system updates I can do on the car from the touch screen say everything is up to date. My car has no open/not repaired recall for this.
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that the after starting the vehicle and shifting to reverse(R), the backup camera failed to display an image, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked several electrical features could not be accessed, with a message stating that the features could not be accessed because the vehicle was in motion. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted and a service appointment was schedule. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
When you turn on the right indicator the camera which shows the right right side of the vehicle it either does not turn on or when it turns on it turns off within a second there is no recall I just wanted to make sure that it's reported and fixed by Honda as a safety issue.
The car was bought and delivered may 15th, late at night. Ever since, the lane assist and warning are on and say take to dealer. I parked the car a month then drove from miss to orlando, and put 1700 miles. Coggin of orlando did a quick computer check, as they had no availability two days ago when I took it in, and said either a defective or damaged radar system. Now honda rep says I must get a rental and pay myself and she was very abrasive. The service repair person said he will run through up to 10 possible problems to diagnose what exactly is wrong, and because he reset it but it popped back on, something is for sure wrong. Now I am afraid I will be on the hook and plan to take it in tomorrow morning.... Otherwise the car seems fine we just cant use any of the warnings . The backup and side camera work.
Questions about the 2019 Honda Insight electrical
Does the 2019 Honda Insight have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 2019 Honda Insight, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Insight electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 27,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Insight electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V771000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Insight have the most electrical problems?
The Honda Insight model years with the most electrical complaints are 2019 (15 complaints) and 2022 (11 complaints).
Other 2019 Honda Insight problems
Driver assistance 27Fuel system 26Brakes 12Airbags 8Engine 7Visibility 5Seat belts 4Lights 2Seats 2Transmission 2Acceleration 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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