Honda Insight stalling problems

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Engine · CA

Under certain circumstances, the portion of the PCU that controls charging of the 12 volt accessory battery malfunctions, sending the PCU into a "fail safe" mode, preventing battery charging and activating warning displays for the driver. This has caused my vehicle to stall while driving, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Other honda hybrids during this year have been recalled but not by my VIN number, however I am having the exact same issue. Below has me give a specific date but this happens almost every morning.

Filed Oct 14, 2024 · Fuel system · TN

Engine will start shaking and making a helicopter sound while idling or driving under 45. Check engine light will begin to blink. While on the interstate, engine began to shake loudly making helicopter sound. Then it began to decelerate from 75 to 40 ON THE INTERSTATE before stalling out completely. I had to coast it into the pull off lane to avoid being hit. Spark plugs were replaced, but issue continues. Mechanic said it sounds like a fuel pump issue when I recorded it on video. When we restarted the car, engine light was not on so error codes could not be read.

Filed Aug 5, 2024 · Brakes, Fuel system · 133,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the message “Engine Overheating” had flashed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and then stopped the vehicle and waited 15 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning illuminated and the vehicle almost stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the check brakes message was displayed and the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 23, 2024 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the vehicle had stalled on several occasions. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally failed to start-up. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

I received a letter from Honda indicating a recall for the fuel pump impeller. The only thing Honda failed to say was for me to go to a dealership to get this fixed. Instead they sent a letter saying that they know the recall is needed but they didn’t know when they would have the piece available. I believe the letter was received in January 2024. Still to this date I haven’t received a letter from Honda indicating to take my vehicle in for repair. I am not sure how Honda is not prioritizing this as according to their letter our cars can stall while driving causing an accident. I would like my vehicle fixed as I don’t want to drive everyday and worry that my car will stall and possibly kill me. I have felt my gas pedals to feel weird as there’s times that I push the gas and my car accelerates too fast and there are times when I take my foot off the gas pedal it like shakes a little. My car has been feeling very different with regards to the gas pedal. I am concerned that it has to do with the recall.

Filed Jun 6, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

I experienced "rough running" of my 2013 Honda Insight just prior to August of 2021. Initial work on the vehicle helped, but repairs became increasingly expensive and extensive. EX: A simple oil change on about 8/2/2021 (mileage at 64,545). At about mileage 68,370 the vehicle failed again (showing check engine light / stalling); repair shop found a misfire on cylinder #4, and all 8 of the spark plugs were replaced. Â Then on/about Nov./2022 (mileage at 71,988), the vehicle was running rough again (with check engine light on) and the repair shop found a miss in cylinder #4 again, and then replaced cylinder #4 Â spark plugs and coils. On/about Feb./2023, the vehicle had more problems (running rough) and then the repair shop found a misfire on #4 again (spark plug was replaced.) On/about 5/18/2023, I took my vehicle in for a routine oil change. About two days later, on/about 5/20/2023, I (along with my girlfriend) drove on the freeway for a long trip. We had only been on the freeway for a few miles when the engine died. I had accelerated to 75 m.p.h. on a slight upgrade and was in the process of setting the cruise control when the engine revved up to 4,000 r.p.m.'s (as if it was climbing a steep hill); several warning lights showed up on the dashboard. Â I immediately disengaged the cruise control while in the left lane and (thankfully due to no vehicles being near us) was able to get the vehicle off to the right edge of the freeway. The vehicle had no power. I called a tow truck and the driver attempted to drive the Honda Insight onto his ramp (with thick smoke billowing out of the exhaust pipe) but it was only able to go half the car length up the ramp. At first, I was told it needed 2 spark plugs and was fixed. I reminded them that all 8 had recently been replaced; they then said no compression on #2 / that engine was dead. Took it to Honda; diagnosed it as the oil consumption issue. Check lights are for systems: emmission, brake, VSA, w/ various other lights on dash.

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2013 Honda Insight Hybrid LX (4 cylinder) vehicle purchased on 8/19/14. thanks This complaint is was filed to due engine oil consumption on my Honda-hybrid. In 2020 my car began losing oil quite frequently as I was having to add or change the oil often. On 8/27/21 I took the vehicle to Honda of Downtown Los Angeles, Kesean Zachary informed me they would need to perform an engine oil consumption test and change the oil. Soon after that the car was again losing oil so I returned it to Honda of Downtown on 11/18/21, where Kesean checked the oil with the dipstick and informed that there was no oil consumption. A month later, the car was still losing oil.. this is my work car and I needed to get this problem resolved.. so I decided to take it back to where I purchased the car, Honda of Hollywood on 3/23/22. I spoke with Willie PIttman who informed me they would need to perform another engine oil consumption test and change the oil. He said to me, drive the vehicle for 1,000 miles and bring the car back - this was on a Wednesday, and on Saturday 3/26/22 I told my wife we were going for a drive to see how the car runs. We drove a 52 miles when we decided to head back home, we drove another 11 miles when the vehicle stalled on the 101-fwy in the City of Camarillo, the car just died while driving in the 2nd lane I veered to the right to try to make it to the shoulder but the car only idled over two more lanes to the right and died in the 4th lane, that's when my wife really panic. I had to replace the engine because the piston rings were all black carbon burnt which were burning the oil. Replaced the Electrical and the regular batteries . Replaced two emission exhausted sensors and also the computer.

Filed Jul 27, 2022 · Fuel system · SC

On July 22, 2022 I was driving my Honda Insight 2020. I was on the highway, current mileage on vehicle 50,796 miles, my speed was normal at 65 MPH when the car lost the ability to accelerate and it stalled. I was forced to make an emergency stop on the side of the interstate. Vehicle displayed on the dashboard "Critical Failure Detected. Stop Driving When Safe" The acceleration on the car kept decreasing and when stop it displayed "Power System Problem. Do Not Drive." Pulling to the side of the interstate was very scary because trucks were flying at about 80mph. I requested for tow company to pick me up but after hour wait, I gave up waiting on the tow truck. I restarted the vehicle and I was able to take off again. The fuel gas showed half of tank so I continue to drive. Forty miles later down the road, the same issue occurred again. I waited 30 minutes and since I was near a gas station I filled up the gas tank to full capacity. I drove another 100 miles (very skeptical) until I reached my final destination. During my drive I felt like the car had difficulties going into gear above 65MPH. The following day I took the vehicle to the Honda dealer, they said they couldn't pin point exactly what it is. Test show no issues on their diagnostic computer. However, the computer show a record of time and issue happening. They believe it is a fuel pump sensor relay. The vehicle senses I am out of fuel, which is not the case. Honda dealer will replace the sensor/relay and I will pay for it. The dealer states this vehicle is not part of a fuel pump recall. This issue needs to be addressed before it creates a scenario with fatalities, which can easily occur.

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

~tl-the contact owns a 2020 honda insight. The contact stated that when accelerate to go up a small hill, the vehicle failed to accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle stay stock at 40 MPH, the contact also stated that the speedometer bouncing up and down 42-20 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle take 15 minutes to go up one speedometer. The contact called honda of hackettstown, 48 us-46, hackettstown, nj 07840, and informed them of the failure, the dealer informed the contact to schedule an appointment. The contact stated on another occasion, the contact stated while pulling out the road, a flicker noise occurred, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she pushed the start button two or three times to engaged the engine. The vehicle was able to drive. In addition, the contact also stated that there was failure with the radar sensor, it build up with snow causing the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to madison honda, 280 main st, madison, nj 07940, where a test drive was completed with the contact, and with her foot on the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle battery had to be above 50 degree to get enough power when the weather drop. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact call back the same dealer and was informed that a case manager would call her back. The failure recurred and the contact mention she almost get hit by another vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was informed that the second engine needed to be connected to the first engine. The dealer was unable to find a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximate unknown. Aw*dt consumer stated she does not drive the car anymore.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Engine · 12,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda insight. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normal. The failure recurred on four separate occasions while his wife and a friend was driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, and was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v314000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.