Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Insight.
The 2014 Honda Insight is a passenger car fitted with an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission, an engine requiring 3.4 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 40/42/41 mpg. Reliability data show only 5 total owner complaints—air bags being the top cited area—and 3 recalls for this model year. That places it near the lowest end of the 2000-2022 complaint spectrum, far below the 2010 peak of 119 and close to the 2004 low of 2, which means researchers can treat it as one of the more stable reference points in the Insight’s long-term history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 40 / 42 / 41 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 85 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Insight of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EX w/Nav Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.60 sec | 17.90 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.30 sec | 17.90 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.40 sec | 17.80 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX w/Nav Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.40 sec | 17.80 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.60 sec | 18.00 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX w/Nav Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.80 sec | — | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX w/Nav Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 10.90 sec | 18.20 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | EX w/Nav Hatchback 1.3L I-4 + Elec 13-kW | 11.20 sec | 18.30 sec | 98 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.4 qt |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 17 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 133 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 10 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.99-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.65-3.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 38.0-46.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum PSI. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.827 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.827 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 130 | |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 Honda Insight represents a clear inflection point in its generation’s federal safety record. Complaints plummeted to just five in 2014—down from 45 in 2013 and a peak of 119 in 2010—while recalls also declined to three from six the prior year. This sharp drop suggests Honda addressed many early-generation issues, though the data doesn’t specify root causes for the remaining complaints, which were split between airbag concerns (3) and unspecified problems (2). The trend continues into 2019 and beyond, where complaints rise again, indicating 2014 may have benefited from mid-cycle refinements before later models faced new challenges. With zero crash or fire complaints and a relatively low recall count, the 2014 Insight stands out as a notably stable year within its lifecycle. **This makes it one of the stronger used choices in the Insight’s run.**
All 5 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| APaS02262021902 | 2021-02-26 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016… |
| APaS02102021902 | 2021-02-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| APaS01222021909 | 2021-01-22 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
3.4 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 40 city / 42 highway / 41 combined mpg.