2010 Honda Insight vs 2012 Honda Insight
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Honda Insight | 2012 Honda Insight |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 119 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 73 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 41 | 41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 69,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Insight | Honda Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 57 | 11 |
| Engine | 4 | 36 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 22 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2010 Honda Insight
2012 Honda Insight
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.