Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Insight.
The 2022 Honda Insight is a hybrid sedan that pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios to an engine requiring just 3.5 quarts of 0W-20 oil, achieving an EPA-estimated 55/49/52 mpg (city/highway/combined). With only 29 owner complaints—far below the model’s peak of 119 in 2010—and three recalls, this model year sits among the most trouble-free in the Insight’s history, signaling a mature and dependable choice.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 295 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 183.5 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3047 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61 / 61.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 55 / 49 / 52 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Insight of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EX Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.30 sec | 15.80 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Touring Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.40 sec | 15.90 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Touring Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.60 sec | 16.10 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Touring Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.70 sec | 16.00 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.1 qt |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | Use a new O-Ring: 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | Checking Speed: 1,100 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | Speed Up Speed 1,100 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.87-0.98 lbs. |
| Oil Type | Denso ND-Oil 11 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0-4.50 oz. |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 295 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-54.0 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 25.0 ft-lbs, Rear; 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.5 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.079 |
| Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 0.827; Rear: 0.315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | 0.0006" |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | 0.0016" |
| 1 | Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Step 3: Perform inspection of front suspension bolts, brushings and nuts. Step 4: Replace any loose, damaged or deteriorating parts. Step 5: Perform inspection of ball joint boot for leaks, cracks or any damage. Step 6: Inspect lower control arm by holding the outside and moving up and down. Step 7: Replace control arm if there is any noise or looseness or if the lower control arm and ball joint clearance exceeds specifications. Step 8: Replace ball joint if damaged. | |
| 1 | 27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120° | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Tighten in same pattern until all gaskets are compressed. Step 3: 18.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 Honda Insight sits near the end of a declining complaint and recall arc that began with the generation's launch in 2019. That launch year recorded 97 complaints and 8 recalls—peaks not repeated in subsequent years—while 2022 shows 29 complaints and 3 recalls, matching 2021's reduced recall count of 3 and continuing a steady downward trend from 6 (2020) and 8 (2019). Technical Service Bulletins also fell sharply from 50 in 2020 to 13 in 2022, indicating the manufacturer resolved a larger volume of known service issues earlier in the production cycle. The 3 ongoing NHTSA investigations inherited from prior years carry over unchanged, but no new crash or fire complaints were filed for 2022—a notable improvement from the higher complaint volumes of 2019-2020. Forward Collision Avoidance and Electrical System issues comprise the top complaint categories, but at relatively low absolute numbers (6 and 4 respectively). The data suggests 2022 benefits from the manufacturer's post-launch refinement, with fewer active recalls than earlier model years and a maturing reliability profile. This makes it a comparatively favorable model year within the generation for a used purchase, offering the accumulated fixes of the production run without the elevated defect exposure of the launch year.
All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly… 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…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022… 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…
Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A23-054 | 2023-06-30 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Service Bulletin - The MIL is on with P0461 (Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit)… |
| ATI&03272023904 | 2023-03-27 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
| ATI&03102023904 | 2023-03-10 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
| ATI&02232023903 | 2023-02-23 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
| ATI&02072023904 | 2023-02-07 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
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3.5 qt of Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 55 city / 49 highway / 52 combined mpg.