Sedan · Hybrid
Honda Insight 2019–2022 (3rd gen, ZE4)
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- Price
- $22,830–$29,800
- MPG
- 52
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
A 52-mpg hybrid disguised as a handsome, ordinary sedan with perfect crash scores - efficiency with zero learning curve or stigma.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; none of its 11 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +5 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5).
About $1,250 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 88% of cars we track.
15.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 42% of other sedans we track.
Adult-usable rear seat and a normal 15.1 cu ft trunk - the packaging penalty for hybrid hardware is minimal.
Quiet competence with occasional engine drone under load; tidy but tuned for thrift.
8-in touchscreen with CarPlay on most trims and standard Honda Sensing - solidly equipped for its class.
Civic-based refinement with extra sound insulation; a comfortable, unassuming commuter.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls20 recalls
20 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2019–2022
- Fuel — 15 complaints (2019)
- Recall — Seat belts: rear/other: retractor (2022)
- Unknown or other — 11 complaints (2019)
2022
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: retractor21V900000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. Honda has inspected and attempted to repair the vehicle but multiple people have indicated that the issue cannot be resolved and was sold to me as a fau
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance7 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however,
2021
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software; electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter20V798000
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.
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance7 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
On two (2) occasions, the "collision mitigation braking system" braked with no reason. It has happened on a quiet and straight line residential street with no other moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or any other obstruction in view. After one second or so of braking, it returned to normal. It
2020
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V314000
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. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; electrical system: body control module: software; exterior lighting; visibility/wiper; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system; visibility: power window devices and controls20V771000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunction
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software; electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter20V798000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump21V215000
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 R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance7 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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. Luckily for me there were no vehicles in front or behind me and there were no trains coming. I was terrified and wasn’t sure what to do but I
2019
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; visibility: rearview mirrors/devices18V629000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
- RecallAir bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module; seat belts: pretensioner18V664000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V314000
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. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; electrical system: body control module: software; exterior lighting; visibility/wiper; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system; visibility: power window devices and controls20V771000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunction
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump21V215000
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 R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin
- RecallSeat belts: front: buckle assembly23V158000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, p
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterFuel15 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The A/C evaporator failed due to a refrigerant leak caused by corrosion. The component is available for inspection upon request at the dealership where it was diagnosed. The failure resulted in complete loss of air conditioning. In hot weather conditions, particularly during highway driving and sto
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance11 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The Honda Sensing suite's CMBS uses a combination of a front-facing camera and a radar sensor, it detected a sewerage as a hole and steel plates as a hole and made a sudden unsafe stop. Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) experiencing a false positive. We were going to like 15-20 over the ste
- Complaint clusterElectrical10 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while drivin
- Complaint clusterAirbags8 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The car was last driven and parked at about 8:30pm local time. At around noon the next day, we noticed that the dashboard in the vicinity of the passenger airbag was melted with an approximately 12-inch hole. There was soot staining the interior of the vehicle, and the windshield was burned and crac
Cost to own$15,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$22,830–$29,800
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,250/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
55
Highway MPG
49
Combined MPG
52
Horsepower
151 hp
Doors
4
Length
183.5 in
Width
74.0 in
Height
55.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,047 lb
Cargo volume
15.1 cu ft
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