The 2020 Honda Insight has a low safety risk profile with 4 recall campaigns and 29 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V2150002021-25-03

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V7710002020-10-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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 malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.

Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

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20V7980002020-17-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

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.

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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20V3140002020-28-05

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 29 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Honda Insight. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Forward Collision Avoidance6

02Structure3

03Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance2

04Power Train,electrical System,engine2

05Vehicle Speed Control2

29 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Insight Fuel Economy

48–52mpg combined

51-55city

45-49hwy

$850-$900/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2020 Honda Insight returns 48–52 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Insight - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

55 city49 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

Insight Touring - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

48mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

51 city45 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Honda Insight

39States

34%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Washington DC, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

DCWashington DC

2313%

CACalifornia

2112%

TXTexas

1810%

MDMaryland

169%

FLFlorida

116%

GAGeorgia

74%

PAPennsylvania

74%

ILIllinois

53%

WAWashington

53%

OHOhio

53%

DEDelaware

42%

NHNew Hampshire

42%

NJNew Jersey

42%

NYNew York

42%

WIWisconsin

42%

MAMassachusetts

32%

UTUtah

32%

AZArizona

32%

COColorado

32%

CTConnecticut

32%

OKOklahoma

32%

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Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Honda Insight Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Honda Insight a good car to buy?

The 2020 Honda Insight has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is forward collision avoidance, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Honda Insight?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Insight. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Honda Insight?

Depending on configuration, the 2020 Honda Insight delivers 48–52 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2020 Honda Insight?

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Honda Insight, based on 29 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.