Honda Insight: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 4,220 Honda Insight cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2000 and 2015.
In a sample of 399 cars, 74.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (19.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 10 recalls for this model; 3.8% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2.4% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 19.5% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 14.3% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 13.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 13% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 12.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 11% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 11% |
| Dipped beam cut-off unclear | 10% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 9.3% |
| Steering dust boot damaged, not sealing | 6.3% |
Share of 399 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 13.3% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 11.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 2% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 4,220 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 3.8% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.4% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.9% |
| First registered | 2000 to 2015 |
All Honda Insight passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 187 |
| 2025-12-15 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 12 |
| 2019-08-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,668 |
| 2019-03-27 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,343 |
| 2018-06-20 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 8,036 |
| 2017-09-11 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 8,257 |
| 2017-01-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 9,240 |
| 2016-04-01 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 632 |
| 2015-11-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 10,660 |
| 2015-11-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 6,541 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Honda Insight fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 74.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Honda Insight?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (19.5%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (14.3%), position light not working (properly) (13.8%).
Does the Honda Insight have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 10 recalls. 3.8% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Honda models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.