2019 Honda Insight vs 2019 Hyundai Elantra
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 | 2019 Honda Insight | 2019 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 246 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 111 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 52 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,000 mi | 50,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Insight | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 128 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 37 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 22 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2019 Honda Insight
2019 Hyundai Elantra
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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.