MYRModel Year Report

2020 Honda Insight

▲ Better than typical
2020 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:52.033Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
31
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

42% 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 2014: 5 complaints 2019: 100 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2020 31 2021: 25 complaints 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 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 31 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 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2019: 100 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 31 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022

2020: 31 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.

Forward collision avoidance

42% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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The vehicle unintentionally accelerated while pulling into a parking space. I was depressing the brake to slow down while making the right turn into the space.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-30

I was driving to Pilates class and everything was normal but as I reached a railroad crossing the car suddenly and for no reason stopped dead on the tracks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-02

Electrical system

23% · 7 reports

Power train

16% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I believe the tire, wheel or suspension system failed while driving on the highway, causing me to hit my head on the driver's window and lose cosciousness.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-05

Also filed under Wheels

Engine

13% · 4 reports

Service brakes

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2020-07-22Fuel system, gasoline20V314000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2021-02-12Electrical system20V798000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.

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    2021-02-22Back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper20V771000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

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    2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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    2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-17 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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    2025-01-17Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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Buy-smart checklist

2020 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V314000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20V798000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V771000 · Back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper
  • Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2020 Honda Insight reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Honda Insight is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Insight?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 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.