2021 Honda

Insight

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Honda Insight: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio: 3.42
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 49 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 55 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 52 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 170 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 60.5 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 8.5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,047 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 23

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE25%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
SERVICE BRAKES13%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
SEATS9%
AIR BAGS6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 32 total.

Honda Insight: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA25002Openopened Jan 17, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
PE24008opened Mar 7, 2024FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.