Honda Insight Best and Worst Years (2005–2022)
Honda Insight years to avoid: 2010, 2019, and 2020. Best years: 2014. Based on 459 NHTSA owner complaints and 22 recall campaigns across 11 model years (2005–2022).
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 11
- 2005–2022
- NHTSA complaints
- 459
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Crashes reported
- 43
- Fires reported
- 3
- Top problem area
- Airbags
Insight Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Honda Insight problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 49.5 | — |
| 2006 | No verdict | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Airbags | 49.5 | — |
| 2010 | Avoid | 100 | 119 | 21 | 0 | 10 | Airbags | 41 | — |
| 2011 | Good | 40 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 10 | Airbags | 40 | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 50 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 8 | Engine | 41 | — |
| 2013 | Caution | 60 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Engine | 41 | — |
| 2014 | Best | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Airbags | 41 | — |
| 2019 | Avoid | 90 | 98 | 12 | 1 | 8 | Fuel System | 50 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Avoid | 80 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 6 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 50 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Good | 30 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 50 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Caution | 70 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 50 | 5★ |
Insight years to avoid: what went wrong
2010 Honda Insight Index 100 · 119 complaints · 10 recalls
Owners filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda Insight, led by airbags (57), brakes (19), and structure & body (17). NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 21 crashes.
2010 airbags problems →2010 brakes problems →2010 structure & body problems →
2019 Honda Insight Index 90 · 98 complaints · 8 recalls
Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Insight, led by fuel system (24), collision avoidance & cameras (20), and brakes (15). NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 12 crashes and 1 fires.
2019 fuel system problems →2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2019 brakes problems →
2020 Honda Insight Index 80 · 31 complaints · 6 recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Insight, led by collision avoidance & cameras (13), electrical system (7), and engine (6). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 3 crashes.
Most common Honda Insight problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Airbags121 (26%)
- Engine108 (24%)
- Electrical System57 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras55 (12%)
- Brakes52 (11%)
- Other43 (9%)
- Fuel System40 (9%)
- Structure & Body33 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (4%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Honda Insight should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010, 2019, and 2020 Honda Insight have the highest Complaint Index among 11 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2010 model year ranks worst with 119 complaints and 10 recalls.
- What is the best year for the Honda Insight?
- The 2014 Honda Insight has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2014 at 5 complaints and 3 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
- What are the most common problems with the Honda Insight?
- Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are airbags (121, 26%), engine (108, 24%), and electrical system (57, 12%).
- How many recalls does the Honda Insight have?
- NHTSA lists 22 distinct recall campaigns covering Honda Insight model years 2005–2022. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.