The 2000 Honda Insight has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 440,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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. …
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2
AIR BAGS
1
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
Total complaints34
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Honda insight 2000 low beam lights failed while driving 55 mph. A recall was issued for this problem, but honda is refusing to cover the cost of repair because my vin did not show a recall. The honda insight 2000 is listed for this recall. I have owned many hondas in the past, but now am extremely…”
“The headlights went out while I was driving the 2000 insight. First, I noticed a burning smell. I pulled over and checked under the hood but found nothing. I got back in and the smell came back as I started driving. A few minutes later, the headlights got dim for a few seconds then went out. I…”
“The headlights went out while I was driving the 2000 insight. First, I noticed a burning smell. I pulled over and checked under the hood but found nothing. I got back in and the smell came back as I started driving. A few minutes later, the headlights got dim for a few seconds then went out. I…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda insight. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph with the low beam headlights in operation, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The high beam headlights were activated in order to continue driving. There was a recall associated with…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda insight. While driving approximately 45 mph with the headlights activated, the headlights suddenly failed. The high beam headlights were activated so that the contact could continue to his destination. The contact stated that the wiring for the headlight switch…”
“The "dim" headlights on my honda insight went out. The "brights" still work but no dims. I checked on line and there is a recall for my car for a faulty dim switch that will make the dims go out. When I called a dealer and gave him my vin he said my car had already been "through" the recall and…”
“The "dim" headlights on my honda insight went out. The "brights" still work but no dims. I checked on line and there is a recall for my car for a faulty dim switch that will make the dims go out. When I called a dealer and gave him my vin he said my car had already been "through" the recall and…”
“I drove my (always garaged) insight to work on a cold morning where the temperature was about 15 degrees when I reached my place of work at 7:20 a.m. I returned to my vehicle, in the parking lot at a little after 12:00 p.m. To find that the rear glass was completely shattered. This is the main…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Honda Insight as of
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