2014 Honda Insight Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026

A five-door, five-seat hybrid hatchback with Honda's IMA hybrid system. Not the same car as the 2019–2022 or 2000–2006 Insight.

Excellent

Ranks 1st of the 5 years of the 2010–2014 Insight we score.

Owner complaints: 5; 2 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 8.9; 3,358 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.34×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 0; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating

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Should You Buy the 2014 Honda Insight?

Yes. Our reliability score for the 2014 Honda Insight is 84 out of 100, which rates Excellent. Owners reported about a third as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 1st of the 5 years of the 2010–2014 Insight we score.

It has 3 recalls. For comparison, the 2013 scores 61.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Excellent reliability score of 84
About a third of the problems of the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

None stand out.

How the 2014 Insight Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems0 complaints · average car: about 4.6	0.25×	−6
Everyday problems3 complaints · average car: about 6.6	0.55×	−5
Problems in the last two years0 complaints · average car: about 0.7	Not counted	–
Recalls3 recalls · average car: about 5.8	0.65×	−5
Score		84

The last two years are not counted for the 2014 Insight. Honda made 3,358 of them, and at this age an average car made in that number would get only about 1.2 complaints of any kind in two years. We need at least 5 to compare, so we leave this part out. Its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems instead, so they make up 80% of the score rather than 50%.

Each part shows two counts: this year's so far, and what an average car would have at the same age. For complaints, that average car was made in the same number as this one. “Vs average” compares the two counts, but in our scoring system we first add a little to both, so a few complaints cannot swing the result. That is why it is not simply one count divided by the other. The last two years count only complaints about five systems: the engine and fuel system, transmission, brakes, steering, and airbags and seat belts.

What Owners Report

We read all 5 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Insight, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.

Reported Once (1)

Show the problem reported once

Mirrors: mirror body tilts out of its snap-in position

How the 2014 Honda Insight Compares With Other Years

The other Insight years of the 2nd generation, 2010 to 2014.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2014 This year	Excellent	84	0.34×	8.9	3	–
2013	Caution	61	2.1×	59.5	6	Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
2012	Caution	61	2.0×	74.2	8	Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
2011	Good	78	0.42×	14.7	10	Tires: early wear
2010	Good	76	0.50×	17.3	10	Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)

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2014 Honda Insight Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2014 Honda Insight. The most recent was issued in June 2019: “Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, June 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V502000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 36% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, September 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 18V661000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 27, 2018. By the first quarter of 2020, 78% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 16V061000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 3, 2016. By the second quarter of 2018, 82% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2014 Honda Insight Warranty Extensions and Programs

Honda has three customer support programs for the 2014 Honda Insight, separate from its recalls. All three are for problems with the airbags. One has ended. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which a Honda dealer can check.

Customer support programHonda 19-003 and 20-016
Front passenger's airbag inflator
2 programs with the same terms. Which one applies depends on the VIN.
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
19-003: Covered until September 30, 2028.
20-016: Covered until January 31, 2030.
Bulletin 19-003 (PDF)Bulletin 20-016 (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-048Ended
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on February 28, 2026.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

2014 Honda Insight NHTSA Investigations

NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2014 Honda Insight. It has closed.

Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
Closed
A petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound rule to all electric and hybrid vehicles. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. It lists Honda hybrids and electric cars, including the Insight, the CR-Z and the Accord, Civic and CR-V hybrids. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case in August 2023 without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2014 Insight ratings on NHTSA.gov.

5-door hatchback FWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2014 Insight, from its three recalls.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, June 2019 NHTSA 19V502000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, September 2018 NHTSA 18V661000
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA 16V061000

Ask the Seller

Ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Insight Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.