Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Insight.
The 2019 Honda Insight is a passenger car with an automatic transmission that uses variable gear ratios, and it achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 55 mpg city, 49 highway, and 52 combined. In the model’s complaint history spanning 2000 to 2022, the 2019 Insight’s 97 owner complaints and 8 recalls place it closer to the highest-complaint year of 2010 (119 complaints) than the lowest of 2004 (2 complaints), indicating a mixed reliability standing for this model year.
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 51R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. 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 (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 183.5 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3047 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61 / 61.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 55 / 49 / 52 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EX Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.30 sec | 15.80 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Touring Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.40 sec | 15.90 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Touring Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.60 sec | 16.10 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Touring Sedan 1.5L I-4 + Elec 1.2-kWh | 7.70 sec | 16.00 sec | 151 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda CVT Fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.3 qt |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 4.9 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs Use a new gasket. ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181.0 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 1100 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039-.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing | 8 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.871 - 0.981 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | ND-11 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.00 -4.50 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 46.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 54.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-54.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 400 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .827; Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 120°. | 22 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2019 Honda Insight shows the highest complaint volume (97) and recall count (8) in its generation's federal record, a notable spike compared to the subsequent years where complaints dropped to 30 (2020), 24 (2021), and 29 (2022). Recalls similarly trended downward from 8 in 2019 to 6, 3, and 3 in the following model years, while NHTSA investigations remained constant at 3 across all four years. The 2019 model's top complaint areas were Fuel System, Gasoline (14 complaints), Forward Collision Avoidance (10 complaints), and Air Bags (7 complaints), with 12 crash-related complaints and 1 fire-related complaint on record. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) ranged from 46-50 during 2019-2020, declining to 13 by 2022. This arc suggests the 2019 model year experienced the steepest initial quality or design issues, which Honda appears to have progressively addressed through engineering updates and warranty adjustments in later years. The data indicates that while 2019 falls at the peak of the complaint and recall curve for this generation, subsequent model years show meaningful improvement across multiple metrics—a pattern that may reflect refinements rather than fundamental design flaws. Given the downward trajectory in complaints and recalls after 2019, a well-maintained 2019 Insight could represent reasonable value, but buyers should prioritize vehicles with documentation of the applicable recalls and TSBs having been completed.
All 97 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit… Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Showing 5 of 46 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21-068 | 2023-10-25 | Vehicle Speed Control | Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside… |
| A21080A | 2023-10-17 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the… |
| ATI&03272023904 | 2023-03-27 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
| ATI&03102023904 | 2023-03-10 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
| ATI&02232023903 | 2023-02-23 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all… |
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3.5 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 55 city / 49 highway / 52 combined mpg.