Honda Insight Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
Own a Honda Insight? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Honda Insight — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 27 | 2 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Full report → |
| 2021 | 2 | 22 | 0 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Full report → |
| 2020 | 5 | 28 | 2 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Full report → |
| 2019Worst | 7 | 94 | 6 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Full report → |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ENGINE | Full report → |
| 2005Best | 0 | 2 | 0 | TIRES | Full report → |
Most Common Insight Problems
Based on 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Honda Insight Reliability
What year Insight has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Honda Insight had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 94 complaints and 7 safety recalls. See the full 2019 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Honda Insight reliable?
The Honda Insight has accumulated 175 owner-filed complaints and 17 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2005 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Insight.
What are the most common Insight problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Honda Insight across recent model years are: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (29 reports), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (15 reports), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12 reports), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (11 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my Insight has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Honda Insight using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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