Honda Insight complaints by model year
516 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 98 | 12 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2012 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 119 | 21 | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2006–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2006 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 57 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Honda Insight recalls (24)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Insight model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2019–2022 | — |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2021 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020, 2022 | 76.7% |
| 23V158000 | Mar 9, 2023 | Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch | 2019 | 83.4% |
| 21V900000 | Nov 18, 2021 | Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2022 | 85.4% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 94.7% |
| 20V798000 | Dec 17, 2020 | Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Shutdown | 2020, 2021 | 98.3% |
| 20V771000 | Dec 10, 2020 | BCM Software Malfunction/FMVSS 103/111 | 2019, 2020 | 95.5% |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 96.1% |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010, 2011, 2013 | 71.1% |
| 19V502000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010–2014 | 57.1% |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator | 2010–2013 | 51.2% |
| 18V661000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010–2014 | 81.1% |
| 18V664000 | Sep 27, 2018 | SRS May Become Disabled Due to Manufacturing Error | 2019 | 98.3% |
| 18V629000 | Sep 13, 2018 | Rearview Image Display Failure/FMVSS 111 | 2019 | 93.6% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Honda Insight FAQ
How many recalls has the Honda Insight had?
NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda Insight model year from 2000 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Honda Insight year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (119) and the 2004 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Honda Insight problems?
Across the 2006–2022 model years, owners most often name the air bags, engine, forward collision avoidance in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Honda Insight get?
EPA rates the 2022 Honda Insight at 48 to 52 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.