2020 Honda Insight vs 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Insight | 2020 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 241 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 94 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 52 | 29–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 10,606 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Insight | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 101 |
| Power Train | 5 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 27 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 13 |
| Steering | 2 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2020 Honda Insight
2020 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.