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Honda InsightModel year report

2013 Honda Insight Problems

Compared with other Honda Insight years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

29/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
45filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
41 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 40 city / 42 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Honda Insight (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda Insight. The part named most often is engine, with 31 complaints (69% of the total), followed by air bags (8) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Honda Insight model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 29 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “So my 2013 Honda Insight has always consumed oil. I drove from idaho to utah stopped at the store when I started my vehicle up my display has check vsa, check hill start assist system, and check TPMS. I tried driving away from the store to get to Honda and it loses all power and barley moves. Kinda like a safe mode and does this every time I start my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11318635, filed 2020-03, 102,000 miles

Air bags: “I was never notified from the manufacturer that my new car was under recall for a year. I only found out when I took it in to get regular service. My son bought his car, also a 2013 Insight, and he was never notified. I am livid. Please hold them accountable for notifying owners there is a danger.”

NHTSA complaint #10903542, filed 2016-09, 25,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “We purchased a new 2013 Honda Insight.the car had excessive oil consumption from the very beginning. It required one quart of oil to be added every 2-3 weeks. We repeatedly voiced our concerns in at least 5 occasions. Each time we were told by the the dealership that the oil consumption 'was normal'. Our complaints were ignored, our concerns dismissed.on january 25, 2017, while my husband was driving on highway I-78, the engine suddenly started losing power and completely stalled. Luckily, there were no other vehicles behind. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045051, filed 2017-11, 100,354 miles

Electrical system: “I experienced rough running of my 2013 Honda Insight just prior to August of 2021. Initial work on the vehicle helped, but repairs became increasingly expensive and extensive. EX: A simple oil change on about 8/2/2021 (mileage at 64,545). At about mileage 68,370 the vehicle failed again (showing check engine light / stalling); repair shop found a misfire on cylinder #4, and all 8 of the spark plugs were replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11525650, filed 2023-06

Mileage when problems were reported

32% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 92,000 miles.

3%0–1010%10–2519%25–5032%50–7513%75–10023%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (31 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20142016112018202020222025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Honda Insight. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Insight · hatchback FWDnot rated———4 · 11.3% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Honda Insight version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Insight FWD1.3L 4-cyl · hybridCVT404241$1,650
Insight FWD1.3L 4-cyl · hybridCVT404241$1,650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Honda Insight → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Insight

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20223342,500355244 · TypicalRising
2021254,250355244 · TypicalRising
2020315,750655281 · MoreFalling
20199919,6008552100 · MoreRising
2014510,0003—41—Not enough data
20134560,0006—4129 · FewerStable
20125969,0008—4119 · FewerFalling
20114122,70010—4055 · TypicalFalling
201011940,00010—41100 · MoreRising
200212101,8391—53—Not enough data
20011569,0002—53—Stable
20002451,0001—53—Stable

All Honda Insight model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Honda Insight have?

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda Insight as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Honda Insight is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 31 complaints (69% of the total), followed by air bags with 8.

Has the 2013 Honda Insight been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Insight get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Honda Insight (Insight, 1.3L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 41 mpg combined, 40 city and 42 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Honda Insight reported?

Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 92,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.