MYRModel Year Report

2013 Honda Insight

● Typical for this model
2013 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:56.969Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
45
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

69% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2011: 41 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 45 complaints 2013 45 2014: 5 complaints 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints
2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2010 2011: 41 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 45 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022
2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2010: 119 complaints 2010 2011: 41 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2012 2013: 45 complaints 2013 45 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022

2013: 45 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200024
200115
200212
20033
20042
20052
20062
2010119
201141
201259
201345
20145
2019100
202031
202125
202233

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

69% · 31 reports
FIRE
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The vehicle has on-going "Oil consumption" Issues that american Honda neglected to address. As a result, the oil goes up exhaust pipes to caused engine over heat and blow up during driving on highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system

I have had a 2013 Honda Insight since September 2024 and I have complained about excessive oil consumption since October 2024.This past Saturday my car stopped on the highway when I tried to accelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-18

Noticed decreased performance & frequent oil changes in 2015.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-12

Air bags

18% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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My car was hit at 60MPH, from a run away car fleeing the police, on the front passenger side. My car then flipped onto the driver side rotated 180 degree, rolled over and slid 100FT to stopped on the passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-14

Power train

16% · 7 reports
FIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 4 reports
FIRE

Electrical system

9% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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    2018-02-16Air bags18V042000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

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    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V042000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Honda Insight reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Honda Insight is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Insight?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Insight have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.