Honda Insight: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Honda Insight model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 Low | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 115.6 High | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 97 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 105.2 High | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| 2020 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 93.3 Medium | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| 2021 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 Medium | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| 2022 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 55.2 Medium | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
Across 6 model years, the 2013 Honda Insight carries the highest severity index (115.6, driven by engine), while the 2012 is the cleanest at 6.8.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.