Honda
Insight
Honda Insight: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeHonda
ClassCompact car, Midsize car
Model years (US)2000–2014, 2019–2022
New registrations (EU)2000–2015, 2018–2022
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Honda Insight – Fourth generation (RM7)2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2026–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Honda e:N Architecture F |
| Electric motor | MCF62 permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Battery | 68.8 kWh ternary lithium battery |
| Electric range | 545 km (CLTC) |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm |
| Length | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,838 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,758 kg |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda) |
Honda Insight – Third generation (ZE4)2018–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 2018– September 2022 |
| Model years | 2019–2022 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 1.5 L LEB-MMD Atkinson cycle DOHC I4 (gasoline) |
| Electric motor | 96 kW AC PMSM |
| Drivetrain | Power-split hybrid (Sport Hybrid i-MMD) |
| Battery | 1.2 kWh lithium-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,663 mm |
| Width | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,355–1,396 kg |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | Japan: Yorii, Saitama (Honda Yorii Factory) United States: Greensburg, Indiana (HMIN) |
| Designer | Daisuke Tsutamori |
Honda Insight – Second generation (ZE2/ZE3)2009–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–2014 |
| Model years | 2010–2014 |
| Body styles | 5-door liftback |
| Engines | 1.3 L LDA-MF3 I4 (gasoline hybrid) |
| Electric motor | DC brushless motor 13 hp @ 1500 rpm 79 Nm @ 1000 rpm ULEV/AT-PZEV Insight Exclusive (Japan Only): Gasoline: 1.5 L LEA I4 1,497 cc (91.4 cu in) SOHC 16-valve i-VTEC · (CVT) – 111 hp (83 kW) @ 6000rpm 107 lb⋅ft (145 N⋅m) @ 4800rpm Electric: DC brushless motor – MF6 Model 14 hp (10 kW) @ 1500 rpm 58 lb⋅ft (79 N⋅m) @ 1000 rpm[2] |
| Transmissions | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Honda Integrated Motor Assist with Eco Assist (IMA) |
| Wheelbase | 2,552 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,237 kg |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | Japan: Suzuka, Mie |
| Designer | Tetsuji Morikawa |
Honda Insight – First generation (ZE1)1999–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 1999 – September 2006 |
| Model years | 2000–2006 |
| Body styles | 3-door liftback |
| Engines | 1.0 L ECA1 I3 |
| Electric motor | 144 V 10 kW at 3000 rpm ULEV/SULEV |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual CVT (2001–2006) |
| Drivetrain | Honda Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) |
| Battery | 6.5 Ah Ni-MH 144 V (120 cells @ 1.2V) |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Length | 3,945 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,355 mm |
| Kerb weight | Manual w/o AC 838 kg Manual w/ AC 852 kg CVT w/ AC 891 kg |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Assembly | Japan: Tochigi (1999–2004) Japan: Suzuka, Mie (2004–2006) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 1.3 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2006 | 1.0 L, 3 cyl hybrid | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2006 | 1.0 L, 3 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 4.5–4.9 L/100 km | 4.3–4.6 L/100 km | 4.8–5.2 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 1.3 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 5.7–5.9 L/100 km | 5.9–6.0 L/100 km | 5.5–5.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2006 | 1.0 L, 3 cyl hybrid · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 4.4–4.5 L/100 km | 4.8–4.9 L/100 km | 3.9–4.1 L/100 km |
| 2001–2006 | 1.0 L, 3 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 5.0 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km | 4.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Petrol-electric | 1339 cm³ | 65 kW (88 PS) | 1276 kg | 96–99 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1339 cm³ | 65 kW (88 PS) | 1262–1296 kg | 96–105 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Electric | – | 65 kW (88 PS) | 1276 kg | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Midsize car, Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2006, 2010–2014, 2019–2022 |
| Powertrains | Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 1.0–1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 3, 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 32 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,407–2,775 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol-electric, Electric |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,339 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 65 kW (88 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,262–1,296 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,545 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2014, 2019–2022 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2015, 2018–2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 140 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Engine and cooling | 103 | 2010, 2012, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 66 | 2000, 2019, 2022 |
| Driver assistance | 60 | 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Brakes | 54 | 2010, 2019, 2022 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 43 | 2012, 2013, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 35 | 2001, 2002, 2013 |
| Lights | 30 | 2000, 2002, 2010 |
| Body and structure | 28 | 2003, 2010, 2020 |
| Visibility and wipers | 25 | 2003, 2010, 2019 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2006, 2010–2014, 2019–2022: 581 complaints, 55 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.