The most-reported Insight run is JHMZE2H71AS (2010 builds) with 11 complaints, 5× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 26% of reports; 2010 is the worst model year at 4.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for Insight model years 2000–2022.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda Insight has 218 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 10% of every Insight complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHMZE2H71AS•••••• | 2010 | 2 | — | |
| JHMZE2H78AS•••••• | 2010 | 2 | — | |
| JHMZE2H79AS•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| JHMZE2H75AS•••••• | 2010 | 1 | — | |
| JHMZE2H70AS•••••• | 2010 | 1 | — | |
| JHMZE2H7XAS•••••• | 2010 | 2 | — | |
| 19XZE4F98KE•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| 19XZE4F51KE•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| JHMZE2H77AS•••••• | 2010 | 2 | — | |
| 19XZE4F52KE•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| JHMZE2H51CS•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| 19XZE4F99KE•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 206 Insight runs has 5 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 21 Insight VINs so far, most often 2019, 2022, 2020 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Honda Insight the gap between build years is 4.5×: a 2010 car draws 4.5 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33 | 20 | — | |
| 2021 | 25 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 30 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 96 | 32 | 12 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| 2013 | 44 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 55 | 27 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 39 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 107 | 24 | 17 | |
| 2002 | 11 | 9 | — | |
| 2001 | 14 | 12 | — | |
| 2000 | 20 | 15 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2010 at 4.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2014 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 26% of everything Honda Insight owners report: Air Bags, 117 of 486 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 15 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 24 recall campaigns on the Honda Insight; the 6 below cover build years 2010 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 18V661000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2014 |
| 16V061000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2010–2014 |
| 19V502000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2014 |
| 26V332000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 2019–2022 |
| 18V042000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
| 19V378000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
18V661000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2010: 8 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 486 reports on the Honda Insight, 7.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Honda Insight | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 486 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 38 (7.8%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (1%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 27 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 34% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Honda Insight share of that is 486 complaints over 218 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Honda Insight VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 486 NHTSA complaints from 218 Insight runs and 24 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Insight production run has the most complaints?
JHMZE2H71AS, a 2010 build, with 11 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Insight run has 2.2.
Which Insight years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2010 is heaviest at 4.5 complaints per run and 2014 lightest at 1.
How many Insight complaints involve a crash?
7.8% of 486 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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