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2022 Honda Insight

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Class: Midsize Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan
Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl
Horsepower: 107 hp
Transmission: e-CVT
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Hybrid
MPG (best): 52 combined · 55 city / 49 hwy
Length: 183.5 in
Curb weight: 3,047 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 52 MPG combined — 92% better than the average 2022 midsize car (27.1 MPG).
Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

Modest powerUp to 107 hp, versus about 252 hp for similar 2022 models.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 24 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2022 Honda Insight is a midsize car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,047 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 52 MPG combined (55 city / 49 highway), 92% better than the 2022 midsize car average of 27.1 MPG, for an estimated $1,300 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2022

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 Insight — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Insight →

Trims, performance & features

Engine107 hp1.5L 4-cyl hybrid

Transmissione-CVT

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

EXTouring

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Greensburg, Indiana

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2022 Insight configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan	183.5 in	74 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	61 / 61.8 in	3,047 lb	61/39

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Insight Hybrid	1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-Wheel Drive	55 / 49 / 52	+92%	$1,300	170
Insight Touring Hybrid	1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-Wheel Drive	51 / 45 / 48	+70%	$1,400	184

9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

9/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $5,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27.1 MPG2022 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2022 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	5★ / 5★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	9.3%

StandardElectronic stability control

StandardForward collision warning

StandardLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2022 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2022 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2022 midsize cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2022 Honda Insight (this car)	52 MPG	★★★★★	3
2022 Toyota Corolla	52 MPG	★★★★★	0
2022 Honda Civic	36 MPG	★★★★★	4
2022 Honda Accord	47 MPG	★★★★★	4
2022 Toyota Camry	52 MPG	★★★★★	1
2022 Toyota Prius	56 MPG	★★★★★	1
2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI	28 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

Problem: 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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem: 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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor · Nov 18, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V900000 · 4,346 vehicles

Problem: 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 system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Honda Insight is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

33Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

2Injuries reported

42,500 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System11

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking11

Unknown Or Other7

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings5

Service Brakes5

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Engine2

Steering2

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2022 Honda Insight buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 11 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 11 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 5 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 42,500 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Insight. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Insight years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2021 Insight	52	183.5 in	★★★★★	3	25
2020 Insight	52	183.5 in	★★★★★	6	31
2019 Insight	52	183.5 in	★★★★★	8	99
2014 Insight	41	–	Not rated	3	5
2013 Insight	41	172.4 in	Not rated	6	43
2012 Insight	41	172.4 in	Not rated	8	57
2011 Insight	40	172.4 in	Not rated	10	31
2010 Insight	41	172.4 in	Not rated	10	80
2006 Insight	52	155.1 in	Not rated	0	1
2005 Insight	52	155.1 in	Not rated	0	0

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →