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2014 Honda Insight airbags problems

moderate Owners of the 2014 Honda Insight have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →

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Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Avg fix
$1,100
airbags complaints on the Honda Insight, by model year
Model yearairbags complaints
2010 Insight 55
2011 Insight 27
2012 Insight 11
2013 Insight 7
2014 Insight (this page) 3
What stands out

All 3 active airbags recalls on this vehicle are classified critical — based on documented crash, fire, or fatality outcomes in NHTSA's record.

Of the 7 model years of Honda Insight we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 18V661000 September 27, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
critical NHTSA 19V502000 June 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
critical NHTSA 16V061000 February 3, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin A18-048 Feb 2026

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin A20-016 Mar 2020

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin 19-003-1 Aug 2019

Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin A19-002 Jan 2019

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin A18-048 May 2018

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 3 most recent

airbags · filed 12/12/2016

Takata recall. I received a letter dated march 2016 and was told that this recall would be taken care of in the summer of 2016. I was also told that alternative transportation could be provided but that I would have to pay out of pocket for the rental and be reimbursed. I would be broke by now and still waiting to be contacted to have my vehicle serviced. When are these vehicles going to be…

airbags · filed 11/06/2016

Airbags recall not completed.

airbags · filed 02/12/2017

Takata recall.... I received the recall notice by us mail and the date on the letter was march 2016. It is now feb almost march 2017, 1 year later and every time I go to the dealer to have this corrected. They state to me that I have to wait till I get a letter in mail saying that the parts are in and I can bring my car in for repair. It has been a year! Really, I could have died by now…

Had airbags trouble with your 2014 Honda Insight? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Honda Insight?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

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?

Yes — 3 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/Insight. 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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