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US recalls (2)
Exterior lighting: headlights
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Air bags: frontal
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Airbag
2002-08-02 · campaign 2002-146 · 35 vehicles
On certain passenger vehicles, the passenger air bag module was not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision. The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module.
Owner complaints (15)
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Honda Insight (2 fires reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 25).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Honda Insight.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Honda Insight 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Honda Insight version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Insight 1.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,450 |
| Insight 1.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,450 |
| Insight 1.0 L Manual 5-spd | 48 | 60 | 53 | $1,250 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.