MY CAR WAS HIT AT 60MPH, FROM A RUN AWAY CAR FLEEING THE POLICE, ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. MY CAR THEN FLIPPED ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE ROTATED 180 DEGREE, ROLLED OVER AND SLID 100FT TO STOPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MY CAR STOPPED WITH TWO WHEELS IN THE AIR. THE MAJOR COMPLAINT IS ONLY THE PASSENGER CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS, AND DRIVER CURTAIN AIRBA…
2013 honda Insight airbags problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT BOTH HONDA DIRECTLY THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE LOCAL DEAL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. HAVE REQUESTED TO HAVE AIR BAG CHANGED. HONDA INFORMED ME A YEAR AGO THAT THE PARTS WERE BEING DELIVERED. AT EACH OF THE LAST THREE CALLS I HAVE MADE TO THE DEALER OVER THE PAST 9 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN TOLD PARTS ARE ON ORDER AND TO WAIT. I HAVE REQUEST…
"TAKATA RECALL DEALER FAILURE TO ADDRESS-REMEDY SITUATION (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT)
I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT MY NEW CAR WAS UNDER RECALL FOR A YEAR. I ONLY FOUND OUT WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO GET REGULAR SERVICE. MY SON BOUGHT HIS CAR, ALSO A 2013 INSIGHT, AND HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. I AM LIVID. PLEASE HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE FOR NOTIFYING OWNERS THERE IS A DANGER.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2013 honda Insight?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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.
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