2020 Honda Insight forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Honda Insight — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving to Pilates class and everything was normal but as I reached a railroad crossing the car suddenly and for no reason stopped dead on the tracks. Luckily for me there were no vehicles in front or behind me and there were no trains coming. I was terrified and wasn’t sure what to do but I…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“The vehicle unintentionally accelerated while pulling into a parking space. I was depressing the brake to slow down while making the right turn into the space. The engine suddenly revved up (as though you were depressing the gas and brake at the same time) and it accelerated forward (a though you…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice buildup on the radar. Advise the customer…
A21080A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 17, 2023
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Insight years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Insight | 13 | 43% |
| 2021 Insight | 8 | 33% |
| 2019 Insight | 17 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.