NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Insight[1]. The forward collision avoidance group is the biggest, with 14 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints on file split by component group, biggest first.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 14 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the automatic braking kicking in on open road with nothing ahead, sometimes with audible and visual warnings. A few say it has happened again and again.
- Electrical System. 11 complaints[6]. Owners describe warning lights that appear at start-up or while driving, a dead battery, and a touchscreen that freezes or reacts on its own.
- Unknown Or Other. 7 complaints[7]. These do not fit a clear component group.
- Brakes. 5 complaints[8]. Owners describe sudden braking with no reason they could see, and some link it to the collision mitigation system.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 3 complaints[9]. Owners describe power loss, rough running and a car that would not start.
- Engine. 2 complaints[10].
- Structure. 2 complaints[11].
- Steering. 2 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Insight is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (26V332), May 2026. About 98,892 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (23V858), December 2023. About 2,490,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor (21V900), November 2021. About 4,346 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD[5] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.3% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2022 Honda Insight with 1.5L 4-cylinder[17] | 107 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSIGHT 4DR SEDAN[18] | 183 in | 74 in | 56 in | 106 in | 3,047 lb |
How 2022 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 2 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 119 | 10 |
| 2011 | 41 | 10 |
| 2012 | 59 | 8 |
| 2013 | 45 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | 99 | 8 |
| 2020 | 31 | 6 |
| 2021 | 25 | 3 |
| 2022 | 33 | 3 |
NHTSA's counts for the Insight show 33 complaints and 3 recalls for 2022[3]. Among the 16 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 5 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2004 (2) and the most are for 2010 (119)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2022 Insight?
The record for this model year is fairly small, with 33 complaints in total[1]. The largest group is forward collision avoidance, and the electrical system comes next[2][6]. The reports are unverified and counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what to check. Recalls also exist for this year, so look at the Recalls section[3]. If you shop for one, test the braking and warning systems on a longer drive and check that the electronics work as they should.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Insight?
- Forward collision avoidance has the most complaints, followed by the electrical system[2][6]. The total on file is 33[1].
- Has the 2022 Honda Insight been recalled?
- Yes, recalls exist for this year[3]. See the Recalls section of this page for the list.
- Is the 2022 Honda Insight reliable?
- The complaint record is small, at 33 complaints[1]. Forward collision avoidance reports lead the list[2], followed by the electrical system[6]. Read the problems section and decide for yourself.
- How many miles per gallon does the 2022 Honda Insight get?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
- Which year of the Honda Insight is best?
- See the by-year comparison section of this page to compare complaints and recalls across years.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda Insight (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Insight model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Insight, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 55 city / 49 highway / 52 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V332, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V900, filed November 18, 2021: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Retractor. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Insight Touring, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 51 city / 45 highway / 48 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2022 Honda Insight with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 107 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, INSIGHT 4DR SEDAN: length 183 in, width 74 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,047 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov