2021 Honda Insight vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Insight | 2021 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 128 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 79 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 52 | 28–50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Insight | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 27 |
| Engine | 1 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10 |
| Power Train | 1 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda Insight
2021 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.