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2001 Honda Insight recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Honda Insight. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2001 Honda Insight recalls, newest first

February 24, 2004NHTSA 04V086000440,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary
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.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 24, 2002NHTSA 02V196000375 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Consequence
The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2001 Honda Insight with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Exterior lighting4
  2. Steering2
  3. Air bags1
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1

Other Honda Insight years

Other 2001 Honda models

Most recalled 2001 vehicles

  1. 2001 Honda Civic (27 recalls)
  2. 2001 Ford F-150 (19 recalls)
  3. 2001 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  4. 2001 Ford Windstar (16 recalls)
  5. 2001 Ford Escape (15 recalls)
All of 2001’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2001 Honda Insight have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Honda Insight recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Honda Insight?
15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.