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2010 honda Insight airbags problems

critical 55 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Avg fix
$1,100

What owners are reporting 9 most recent

airbags · filed 12/08/2014

I WAS IN A VERY MINOR ACCIDENT ON 12/6/14 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM IN AUSTIN, TX (ON LOOP 1 NEAR FM 2222). I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE I WAS NOT GOING FAST ENOUGH (I GUESS). HOWEVER, THE COMPUTER INDICATED THE AIR BAGS WERE DISABLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED MAKING IT INOPERABLE. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE, THE INOPERABLE AIR…

airbags · filed 12/03/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AFTER IT FLASHED RANDOMLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. VALLEY HI HONDA (5710 VALLEY PARK LN, VICTORVILLE, CA 92394, (760) 962-9600) STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY AIR BAG RECALLS. THE CAUSE OF TH…

airbags · filed 12/02/2017

IT HAS BEEN RECALLED

airbags · filed 11/29/2018

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN SEPTEMBER AND I HIT MY BREAK TO STOP MY CAR.AT THAT TIME, MY BREAK DID NOT WORK. I FINALLY HIT ANOTHER CAR AND MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED. THAT WAS HAPPENING UPFRONT DICKINSON TOWN BINGHAMTON NY 13905. I HAD REPPORT FROM THE POLICE. THE RECALL NUMBER I RECEIVED FROM NHTSA IS 18V-661.

airbags · filed 11/28/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE AND INJURED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND LOWER BACK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHAN…

airbags · filed 11/23/2016

TAKATA RECALL. IT HAS BEEN 9 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL. HONDA HAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY PROVIDED A SOLUTION TO THE ISSUE. THEIR RECOMMENDATION OF HAVING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR SUCH A LONG PERIOD OF TIME IS NOT ONLY UNREALISTIC, IT IS ALSO INCONVENIENT AND ULTIMATELY, UNACCEPTABLE.

airbags · filed 11/16/2016

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RFOM HONDA OF AMERICA IN MARCH 2016 WARNING OF THE TAKATA PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER OF 2016 AND THAT I WOULD RECEIVE A FURTHER NOTICE WHEN THEY WERE AVAILABLE. I HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED THAT LETTER. SO I CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA AND THEY COULD NOT TELL ME IF PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THEY PASSED THE BUCK BY TELLI…

airbags · filed 11/14/2016

TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, SAYING THAT I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN DEALER HAD THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH AN EXPECTED DATE OF SUMMER 2016. I EMAILED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM THEM. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY PARKED IN GARAGE. I DON'T WANT TO SELL OR TRADE UNTIL THE CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT THIS HAS GONE ON FOR A VERY LONG TIME. I JUST CHECKED THE HONDA WEBSITE. THEIR COMPLETION …

airbags · filed 11/01/2018

THE INFLATORS WERE REPLACED 3/24/16 AND 7/29/16. ON 7/5/17 MY SON WAS HIT BY A MAN RUNNING A RED LIGHT. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, MY SON SUFFERED NUMEROUS INJURIES INCLUDING BEING KNOCKED OUT BY THE AIRBAG AND CONTINUES TO SUFFER FROM THE CONCUSSION - I KNOW THE OLD AIRBAG/INFLATOR WOULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. ALSO, THE SEATBELT BRUISED HIS CHEST AND THE DOCTOR THOUGHT HE HAD HEART DAMAGE. ECHOCARDIOG…

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 honda Insight?

It's a serious issue. 55 complaints have been filed, including 10 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to airbags?

No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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