2022 Honda Insight: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2022 Honda Insight? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 28 complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB as the top reported area.
2022 Honda Insight Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2022 Honda Insight trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2022 Honda Insight Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
9.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
9.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Honda Insight has 28 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Insight
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 28
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 52
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 55 / 49
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 5/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2022 Honda Insight Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2022 Honda Insight?
The 2022 Honda Insight looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2022 Honda Insight
Inspection Focus
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any reported electrical or brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's brake and electrical systems before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any reported electrical or brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's brake and electrical systems before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2022 Honda Insight, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 28 NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Honda Insight, the most frequently reported issue involves the Forward Collision Avoidance system, specifically the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) component. Electrical faults and brake system problems are also notable. No crash-related complaints were recorded, but the low sample size limits confidence.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB accounts for 13 of 28 complaints, making it the most cited component.
- Electrical faults are the second most common issue with 7 complaints.
- Brake system problems were reported in 5 complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Electrical Faults
- Brake System
All 2022 Honda Insight Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Insight. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Insight. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
BCM Body Control Module failed/malfunctioned. We had to pay for the repair at DCH Honda Mission Valley. The car does not start when it is cold outside. Many times, my husband, who primarily drives the car, was stranded and would have to wait for the weather to warm up a bit an…
This issue actually started in November of 2022. Driving down from the mountains the car started losing power. I took the car to the dealership on Monday. I was then advised that there was not an issue they could they could find. A few months later the car would not start. They r…
Automatic brake system activated even though there were no cars in front of me or behind me. Car came to a complete stop which would have been a huge risk if someone was behind me. I have also had other instances where the auto brake would randomly activate and stop the car, but …
Radio/infotainment touchscreen often freezes up and has phantom inputs, which can exit navigation and change the audio source. This causes huge distraction to the driver. The frustrating thing about this is that it's an intermittent issue, so the service center can't replicate it…
The 2022 Honda Insight has an issue with "phantom touches" on the infotainment system. The system will frequently select buttons and change your screen, when no one is touching the panel. It will also freeze up, where you have no control over it. Why is this a safety hazard? B…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Insight. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear glass had shattered, but remained together. The contact stated that there was no visible impact on the glass. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a…
Car often slams on the breaks when there’s no one near me. It also has the blind spot detection go off when there’s no one next to me (or a highway barrier) Both of these instances have happened numerous times since I’ve had my car. It’s only been 3 years and 25k miles. The p…
While I was going 5-10mph over a railroad crossing, the steering wheel airbag deployed as my front tires went over the grade crossing. The airbag also went left instead of straight. My hand is bruised and it sounded like a gunshot went off in my vehicle. After the deployment, the…
According to the driver of the vehicle at the time, for no reason while on a Freeway approaching a construction area at 60 miles per hour with cruse control OFF, the vehicle brakes were applied by (I suspect) the Emergency Braking System (EBS)of the car. The Car, due to the bre…
I just read about a NHTSA probe or study that's been upgraded for unexplained braking on Honda Insights. This unexplained sharp automated braking has happened at least half a dozen times in my car. There was never anything in or near the vehicle path that would explain the brak…
Engine will start shaking and making a helicopter sound while idling or driving under 45. Check engine light will begin to blink. While on the interstate, engine began to shake loudly making helicopter sound. Then it began to decelerate from 75 to 40 ON THE INTERSTATE before stal…
While driving the vehicle around 6:55PM at approximately 40 MPH while exiting the highway the Emergency breaking system fully engaged for no reason. There were no obstructions in the roadway, the vehicle was on center in the roadway and there were no vehicles in front when the …
Approximately 29-30 months after purchase multiple panels of the car are peeling with paint. Small knicks continue to bubble and get larger. Honda is not covering this problem because the milage is past 36,000 but this is clearly a manufacturing defect; the dealership did fix two…
April 17, 2024. Feds expands investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system. “BRAKE” flashes on the dash. As shown in your article. Insight slows down for no reason. I’m a very cautious driver and around my surroundings. No accidents Not told to my dealer or m…
Brake light warning flashed quickly but there was no one in front of me. This happened 2 times without any automatic brakes being applied. Lane assist warning showed on the dash but I was in the center of the lane. This has happened 7 or 8 times. The steering wheel did not vibra…
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.
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. Despite the failure, the contact was able to resume normal driving functionality. The d…
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. Here are the defects with our Honda Insight 2022 vehicle: 1) On three occasions while my wife Nino is d…
Experiencing a dead or faulty battery issue in my 2022 Honda Insight. I called the Honda dealership to see if I could charge the battery from the points noted in the owners manual. The service representative said yes. Charged the battery to 100% and proceeded directly to the dea…
On 2/16/23 I was driving on the highway when I heard a loud pop/bang like an explosion or loud crash on the top of my car. There were barely any cars around, no trucks spewing debris, I wasn’t going under an overpass, and I didn’t see anything fly up from the road. I had a passen…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Honda Insight.
2022 Honda Insight Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Insight. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2022 Honda Insight Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Honda Insight reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 28 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Honda Insight looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Insight?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (13 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (7 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Honda Insight?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Honda Insight?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Honda Insight, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 28 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Honda Insight have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Honda Insight. A major recall area is SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Insight?▾
The 2022 Honda Insight looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Insight reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.