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RecallGazette

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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.

Metric2020 Honda Insight2020 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA complaints31241
Recall campaigns63
Service bulletins (TSBs)5094
Investigations30
Crash reports320
Fire reports06
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)5229–36
Median reported incident mileage10,606 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda InsightHyundai Elantra
Engine4101
Power Train545
Electrical System725
Exterior Lighting027
Forward Collision Avoidance1213
Steering219
Service Brakes313
Vehicle Speed Control213

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling030
Check engine light029
Oil consumption012
Loss of power010
Clunking / rattling09
Hesitation / surging08
Won’t start05
Vibration / shaking05

Compare all Honda Insight vs Hyundai Elantra years →

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.