2022 Honda Insight Reliability Report

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

A five-seat hybrid sedan on the Civic's platform, with a two-motor hybrid system. Not the same car as the 2010–2014 or 2000–2006 Insight.

Caution

Ranks 4th of the 4 years of the 2019–2022 Insight we score.

Owner complaints: 33; 1 is a recall notice
Per 10,000 cars: 18.4; 17,346 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 1.4×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 15; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Honda Insight?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Honda Insight is 69 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.4 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 4th of the 4 years of the 2019–2022 Insight we score.

The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (11 of 33 complaints). Owners also complain about the screen and audio and loss of power. 15 of the 33 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 3 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 70.

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

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

About 1.4 times the problems of the average car its age
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead11 complaints
Screen and audio: works on and off5 complaints
Loss of power (cause not stated)3 complaints

How the 2022 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 problems15 complaints · average car: about 10	1.4×	−12
Everyday problems17 complaints · average car: about 13	1.3×	−5
Problems in the last two years6 complaints · average car: about 7.7	0.81×	−8
Recalls3 recalls · average car: about 3.4	0.93×	−6
Score		69

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 33 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Insight, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 33.

Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
11 complaints (33%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and the system acting on its own. 6 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Screen and audio: works on and off
5 complaints (15%)
Problems that come and go and a failure. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
3 complaints (9%)
A loss of power. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage
3 complaints (9%)
Damage and a failure that needed a new part. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (6%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Engine: stalling
2 complaints (6%)
Stalling and hesitation. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (6%)
The system acting on its own.

Reported Once (11)

Show the 11 problems reported once

Alternator or charging: warning lights
Frontal airbags: deployment with no crash
Hood latch: not closing or latching
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
Driver assistance system (feature not named): hard braking with nothing ahead
Paint and rust: paint peeling
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Side blind zone alert: the system acting on its own
Stall (cause not stated)
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Vibration (cause not stated)

How the 2022 Honda Insight Compares With Other Years

The other Insight years of the 3rd generation, 2019 to 2022.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2022 This year	Caution	69	1.4×	18.4	3	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2021	Good	70	1.2×	19.2	3	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2020	Good	70	1.3×	20.3	6	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2019	Good	71	0.97×	24.4	8	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead

See every Insight year

2022 Honda Insight Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2022 Honda Insight. The most recent was issued in May 2026: “Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V332000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V858000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 21V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 18, 2021. By the fourth quarter of 2023, 76% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Honda Insight NHTSA Investigations

NHTSA has opened three investigations that cover the 2022 Honda Insight. One is still open and two others have 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
Automatic emergency braking activating by mistake in Insights and Passports
Closed
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation, opened in March 2024, looked at automatic emergency braking activating with nothing ahead in 2019-2022 Insights and Passports. Honda said some owners may not understand the system's limits. NHTSA reviewed 475 reports, with 3 alleging a crash and 2 an injury. In January 2025 it upgraded the case to engineering analysis EA25-002, adding 2023 Passports.
NHTSA PE24008 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Mar 7, 2024 to Jan 17, 2025
Unwanted automatic emergency braking in Insights and Passports
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in January 2025, covers automatic emergency braking that activates with nothing in the way. It applies to 2019-2022 Insights and 2019-2023 Passports. NHTSA reviewed 475 reports, with 3 alleging a crash and 2 an injury. Many complaints say dealers could not reproduce the problem or called it normal. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA25002 Opening report (PDF)Open since Jan 17, 2025

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Insight ratings on NHTSA.gov.

4-door FWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover5/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 Insight, from its three recalls and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

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

Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA 26V332000
Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA 23V858000
Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA 21V900000

On the Test Drive

Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Automatic emergency braking
Screen and audio
Loss of power
Also 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.