The NHTSA has conducted a review of the Insight for the 2022 model and it comfortably earned five stars overall. The IIHS is equally impressed with the Honda, awarding it top scores of Good across the board as well the Top Safety Pick+ award for 2020 and 2021, with top scores so far for all the 2022 tests as well.
The Insight benefits from the Honda Sensing safety suite, which comprises forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam assist, ABS, EBD, stability and traction control, and six airbags: dual front, front side, and side curtain.
Honda Insight Trims | EX | Touring |
---|---|---|
Back-Up Camera | S | S |
Cross-Traffic Alert | S | S |
Rear Parking Aid | N/A | N/A |
Blind Spot Monitor | S | S |
Lane Departure Warning | S | S |
Lane Keeping Assist | S | S |
ABS | S | S |
Night Vision | N/A | N/A |
Tire Pressure Monitor | S | S |
Brake Assist | S | S |
Stability Control | S | S |
Traction Control | S | S |
The Insight earns a relatively average dependability score of 78 out of 100 from J.D. Power, which corresponds with its hit-and-miss track record. There were two recalls in its debut year of 2019, but these problems were cleared up and both 2020 and 2021 saw a single recall, last year's for a possible loss of power while driving. At this early stage of the 2022 model year's availability, there have been no recalls. Honda covers the Insight with a standard 36,000-mile/36-month limited warranty. The powertrain gets a slightly longer warranty of 60,000 miles/60 months. In terms of hybrid components, the battery is covered for 100,000 miles/96 months.