MYRModel Year Report

2022 Honda Insight

▲ Better than typical
2022 Honda Insight
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:05:54.538Z

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
33
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

55% 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 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2021: 25 complaints 2022: 33 complaints 2022 33
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 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022 33
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 2021: 25 complaints 2021 2022: 33 complaints 2022 33

2022: 33 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

55% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

INJURY
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I have filed a complaint to the Honda Motor Company in Torrence, California. I have notifed Honda of a serious defect with our vehicles Collision Mitiagation Braking System.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-22

Also filed under Service brakes

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system independently activated, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10

Electrical system

33% · 11 reports
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I purchased a new 2022 Honda Insight from a dealership. The vehicle began shaking when I was driving and even stopped in the roadway several times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-14

Also filed under Engine

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera failed to display a clear view image on the screen. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted and decelerated to 5 MPH with the brake warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-15

Service brakes

15% · 5 reports
INJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 3 reports

Steering

6% · 2 reports
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the electric steering (hybrid car) failed. Resultant unassisted steering was extremely difficult. Car was towed to dealer where service tech said rodent gnawed thru electrical cable with power loss ensuing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-20

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2022-01-14Seat belts21V900000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  3. I
    2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-01-17 Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2025-01-17Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Honda Insight — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V900000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Honda Insight reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Insight is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Insight?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Insight have?
3 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.