2022 Honda Insight forward collision avoidance problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Honda Insight — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Automatic brake system activated even though there were no cars in front of me or behind me. Car came to a complete stop which would have been a huge risk if someone was behind me. I have also had other instances where the auto brake would randomly activate and stop the car, but not as severe as a…”
filed Sep 12, 2025
“Car often slams on the breaks when there’s no one near me. It also has the blind spot detection go off when there’s no one next to me (or a highway barrier) Both of these instances have happened numerous times since I’ve had my car. It’s only been 3 years and 25k miles. The problem started as soon…”
filed May 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Insight years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Insight | 8 | 33% |
| 2020 Insight | 12 | 39% |
| 2019 Insight | 17 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Honda Insight
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.