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Honda Insight warranty claim denied?
208 manufacturer communications on file
19 warranty extensions / campaigns 2000–2022 model years covered
If your Honda Insight's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and a denial isn't necessarily the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with NHTSA when they identify recurring problems, and for the Insight (model years 2000–2022), Honda has filed 208 such communications, 19 of which are formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These include documented issues like A/C condenser refrigerant leaks, which prompted Honda to extend coverage to 10 years with unlimited mileage, and multiple rounds of airbag inflator customer support programs tied to class-action settlements.
What this tells us is that dealers sometimes deny claims for conditions the manufacturer has already acknowledged in writing. When a denial conflicts with a documented extension, bulletin, or campaign, there is often a path to have it reconsidered — but success depends on identifying the right documentation and presenting it correctly.
ClaimRight reviews your specific claim against the manufacturer's own filed records at no cost, so you can see whether your denial lines up with a known, documented issue before deciding how to proceed. Understanding what's actually on file is the first step toward a fair outcome.
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What Honda has documented for the Insight
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2021-07-06 · ONLZ9W07062021
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2019-21 Insight models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from t...
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2021-05-28 · A21-016
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only c...
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2021-05-28 · ABOM05282021
Warranty extension Dealer Message - Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017...
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2020-03-10 · A20-011
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-016
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2019-08-13 · 19-003-1
Warranty extension 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)
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2019-01-18 · A19-002
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2018-06-08 · A18-055
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2018-06-07 · A18-052
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2018-06-01 · A18-066
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2018-05-31 · A18-048
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2017-03-10 · A15-015
Warranty extension "SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 16-101, WARRANTY EXTENSION: 201213 INSIGHT OIL CONSUMPTION EXCEEDS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS"
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2017-03-10 · ABOM03102017901
Warranty extension "DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, MARCH 10, 2017, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, CO., INC. IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MODEL YEAR 201213 HONDA INSIGHT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS OIL CONSUMPTION...
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2012-12-08 · 06-057
Warranty extension HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: INSIGHT IMA BATTERY MODULE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 3/8/13. *PE
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2008-05-09 · 06085
Warranty extension WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08. *PE
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-085
Warranty extension HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PR...
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2008-02-05 · 07-049
Warranty extension HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT START CLUTCH JUDDER. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
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2008-02-05 · 07-050
Warranty extension HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT DRIVE BELT SLIPPAGE -- ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIO...
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2023-10-25 · A21-068
Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing due to snow and ice getting stuck to the front of the millime...
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2023-10-17 · A21080A
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 bui...
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2023-06-30 · A23-054
Service Bulletin - The MIL is on with P0461 (Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem). During refueling, the vehicle is unable to recognize th...
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2023-06-13 · A21120B
Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurre...
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2023-03-27 · ATI&03272023904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria liste...
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2023-03-10 · ATI&03102023904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria liste...
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Common questions
Why would a dealer deny a Honda Insight warranty claim if Honda has issued related bulletins?
Dealers process claims based on internal guidelines, and sometimes a technician or service advisor may not connect a specific repair to an existing warranty extension or service bulletin. Documentation gaps, mileage records, or how a repair was coded can also lead to a denial. Reviewing the manufacturer's filed communications against your specific issue is a general way to check whether a documented program may apply.
Can a denied Honda warranty claim be reconsidered or appealed?
Many manufacturers, including Honda, have internal review processes for denied claims, and dealers can sometimes resubmit claims with additional documentation. Whether reconsideration is possible depends on the specific issue, applicable coverage terms, and available records like service history and inspection notes. A documented connection to a known bulletin or extension can support a request for further review.
What's the difference between a service bulletin and a warranty extension for the Insight?
A service bulletin is guidance Honda provides to dealers about diagnosing or repairing a known issue; it doesn't always include extended coverage. A warranty extension, like the A/C condenser program, specifically extends the repair coverage period or mileage limit for an affected component. Of the 208 communications filed for the Insight, 19 fall into this warranty-extension or service-campaign category.
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