Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Honda Insight has 6 recalls, 45 complaints.
6
Recalls
45
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V661000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nat...
19V500000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V...
19V502000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011...
19V378000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 20...
18V042000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura...
16V061000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | ENGINE | I have had a 2013 Honda Insight since September 2024 and I have complained about excessive oil consu... |
| Nov 4, 2023 | ENGINE | Noticed decreased performance & frequent oil changes in 2015. At first, I did not know the weak engi... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Honda Insight. The contact stated that vehicle failed to respond after shift... |
| May 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I experienced "rough running" of my 2013 Honda Insight just prior to August of 2021. Initial work on... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have owned my Honda Insight for almost 10 years now. I bought it because it has great MPG. But th... |
| Mar 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2013 Honda Insight Hybrid LX (4 cylinder) vehicle purchased on 8/19/14. thanks This complaint is was... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns 2013 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Nov 13, 2021 | ENGINE | We were driving our Honda in a 70mph zone and the car's speed suddenly dropped to 15mph. We were no... |
| Mar 3, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | SO MY 2013 HONDA INSIGHT HAS ALWAYS CONSUMED OIL. I DROVE FROM IDAHO TO UTAH STOPPED AT THE STORE WH... |
| Dec 9, 2019 | ENGINE | PROGRESSIVE INCREASE IN LOSS OF MOTOR OIL FOR THE PAST 12 MONTHS. I HAVE TO ADD 1 QUART OF 0W-20 VAL... |
| Nov 22, 2019 | ENGINE | TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. LOST POWER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULL... |
| Jul 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL ... |
| Sep 27, 2018 | AIR BAGS | "TAKATA RECALL DEALER FAILURE TO ADDRESS-REMEDY SITUATION (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT) |
| Jun 26, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA INSIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 73 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND SHUT OF... |
| Jun 6, 2018 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | THE VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP. IT FALLS DOWN AND OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVERS VIEW. EVEN... |
| May 6, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA INSIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMALLY LOW OI... |
| Dec 28, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED AFTER 3 YEARS, SINGLE OWNER AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE. COULD NOT... |
| Sep 22, 2017 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH LOW OIL... |
| Aug 24, 2017 | ENGINE | ON INTERSTATE, CHUG CHUG, STOP; LIFE IN DANGER, STUCK ONE HOUR, WAITING FOR AAA; TOWED, HONDA DEALER... |