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2001 Honda Insight recalls
NHTSA has 2 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Honda Insight. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Exterior lighting:headlights
NHTSA 04V086000February 24, 2004440,000 units
Problem: 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: 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
NHTSA 02V196000July 24, 2002375 units
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
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.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Insight have?
NHTSA records list 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Honda Insight.
How do I know if my 2001 Honda Insight has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.