NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Honda Insight Safety Ratings
The 2022 Honda Insight scores 97 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 29 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Honda Insight achieved a perfect five-star rating in every NHTSA crash-test category. This strong performance, combined with its standard crash-avoidance technology, contributes to an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 97/100.
The 2022 Honda Insight received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a 97/100 Exceptional Safety Index based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Honda Insight ranks 13 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 97 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.3% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 29 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 13 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Honda Insight?
The 2022 Honda Insight moved one point higher than the 2021 model year, rising from a 96/100 Exceptional Index to 97/100 Exceptional. That single-point gain is modest but meaningful in context: the crash-protection sub-score reached its ceiling at 70 out of 70, and the avoidance-technology sub-score also maxed out at 10 out of 10. The only sub-score with room for movement was the defect record component, which landed at 16.5 out of 20, reflecting the three recall campaigns active against this model year. Those campaigns are notable for their breadth rather than their severity: the seat-belt retractor recall names the 2022 Insight directly alongside just one other model, while the fuel-pump and air-bag sensor campaigns sweep across many Honda and Acura nameplates. No park-outside or stop-driving directive is attached to any of the three. The complaint picture warrants attention: 13 of 29 unverified allegations target Forward Collision Avoidance, the very system listed as standard equipment and credited in the avoidance-tech score. That concentration does not alter the federal crash-test record, but it is a pattern prospective owners should note.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Honda Insight perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Honda Insight achieved a flawless sweep of the federal crash test program. It earned five out of five stars in every category: overall, frontal protection, and side protection. Its rollover resistance also rated five stars, with a low 9 percent risk of rollover and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test. All categories were tested and received the top rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16031
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2022 Insight. The first addresses a rear seat-belt retractor concern specific to 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The second is a broad fuel-pump campaign spanning many Honda models including this year. The third involves an air-bag occupant-classification sensor across a wide Honda and Acura lineup. No do-not-drive or park-outside advisory appears in the data for this model year.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Reported 2023-12-18
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR21V900000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Reported 2021-11-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Honda Insight?
Owners have filed 29 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem component is Forward Collision Avoidance, cited in 13 reports, followed by the Electrical System with 8, and Service Brakes with 5. Two injuries are alleged; no crashes or fatalities are reported.
29 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Honda Insight?
Three recalls have been issued for the 2022 Insight. A critical safety bulletin cites the 2022 Insight directly for an issue with the front seat belt retractor. Owners should ensure all recall remedies have been performed.
- The 2022 Insight is one of only two model variants named directly in the seat-belt retractor recall campaign; verify remedy completion by VIN before purchase.
- All four NHTSA crash-test categories, overall, frontal, side, and rollover, returned five stars for this model year, with a rollover risk of 9 percent and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Thirteen of 29 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA target the Forward Collision Avoidance system, a disproportionate concentration given that the system is listed as standard equipment on this model year.
- The Safety Index rose one point year-over-year from the 2021 model's 96/100 to 97/100, driven by a perfect crash-protection sub-score; the defect-record sub-score of 16.5 out of 20 reflects the three active recall campaigns.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Honda Insight places
The 2022 Honda Insight qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Honda Insight safety questions
Was the 2022 Honda Insight crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Honda Insight, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 97 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Honda Insight crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Honda Insight earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Insight have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Honda Insight. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Honda Insight?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 29 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Honda Insight. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Insight years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16031), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Insight 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 13 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.