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2022 Honda Insight problems

Owners filed 33 complaints about the 2022 Honda Insight with NHTSA between Dec 2021 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is forward collision avoidance (14).

Complaints
33
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Forward collision avoidance14
  2. Electrical system11
  3. Service brakes5
  4. Fuel/propulsion system3
  5. Engine2
  6. Lane departure2
  7. Steering2
  8. Structure2
  9. Visibility1
  10. Air bags1
  11. Visibility/wiper1
  12. Latches/locks/linkages1
  13. Other / unknown7

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20211
20227
20234
20246
20259
20266

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Forward collision avoidance

14 reports
“The contact owns a 2022 Honda Insight. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system independently activated, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,500.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 10, 2026Forward collision avoidanceODI 11755902

Electrical system

11 reports
“The center infotainment touchscreen registers inputs on its own when no one is touching it, opening menus, changing selections, and switching screens and radio stations. This distracts the driver while the vehicle is moving and can interfere with the backup camera display and navigation. On October 3, 2026, Safford Honda Arlington (RO #201229) performed a master reset with no fix and told me this is a known issue on 2018–2022 Honda models with no remedy available yet. I have opened a case with American Honda customer service.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 4, 2026Electrical systemODI 11768843

Service brakes

5 reports
“Car often slams on the breaks when there’s no one near me. It also has the blind spot detection go off when there’s no one next to me (or a highway barrier) Both of these instances have happened numerous times since I’ve had my car. It’s only been 3 years and 25k miles. The problem started as soon as 2-3 months in”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 18, 2025Service brakes, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11661755

Fuel/propulsion system

3 reports
“This issue actually started in November of 2022. Driving down from the mountains the car started losing power. I took the car to the dealership on Monday. I was then advised that there was not an issue they could they could find. A few months later the car would not start. They replaced the battery and the issue was resolved (I don’t recall the exact month the battery was replaced). November 29,2025, I started my car and when I accelerated to about 30+ miles the car started to hesitate and it felt as if the car was going to stop. The check engine light came on and stayed on. I had over a half a tank of gas and temperature was around 28-30 degrees. I drove the car for about 2 miles to fill up to make the drive to my house. The distance is about 170 miles. Once the tank was full, I started up with no issues of shaking/hesitation/loss of power. Monday December 1,2025, Two days later. Started the car. Check engine light came on/car was vibrating/hesitation when giving gas. Drove to the dealership for them to check what the issue is. I noticed there are two other reported issues with the same/similar issue. At this moment, I’m waiting for the dealership to advise…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 1, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11702271

Engine

2 reports
“I purchased a new 2022 Honda Insight from a dealership. The vehicle began shaking when I was driving and even stopped in the roadway several times. Honda has inspected and attempted to repair the vehicle but multiple people have indicated that the issue cannot be resolved and was sold to me as a faulty vehicle. Honda, specifically, the mediation department ([XXX]), has indicated that they would not be resolving the issue in any way. It is important to note that this occurred regardless of whether the check engine light was on or off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 14, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11764143

Lane departure

2 reports
“Brake light warning flashed quickly but there was no one in front of me. This happened 2 times without any automatic brakes being applied. Lane assist warning showed on the dash but I was in the center of the lane. This has happened 7 or 8 times. The steering wheel did not vibrate.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 11, 2024Lane departure, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11576698
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.