2019 Honda Insight service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Honda Insight — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While stopped at a train track, I used the Brake Hold feature and it was on when suddenly without touching peddles the car went forward and I hit the car in front of me”
filed Oct 13, 2025
“On [XXX] while driving my 2019 Honda Insight Touring at approximately 35 mph on [XXX] , the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking system suddenly activated without any obstacle present. The car braked very hard, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. This was not the first time it has happened…”
filed Sep 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Insight years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Insight | 5 | 17% |
| 2021 Insight | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 Insight | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 Insight | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 Insight | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Insight | 12 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Honda Insight
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.