2021 Honda Insight - Maintenance & Specs
The 2021 Honda Insight belongs to a Honda Insight lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. Engine options on record include the 1.5L, 1.5L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (variable gear ratios). This 2021 car is the most recent Honda Insight model year on record.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 3.4 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around forward collision avoidance (7), service brakes (2), unknown or other (2). A representative report reads: "There is a massive hood flutter when large vehicle drive towards me going above 50mph. It feels and looks like the hood is not latched correctly and going to..." There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 55 city / 49 highway MPG, 52 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $850.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 3.4 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| Oil filter | Fram XG7317 |
| EPA combined | 52 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Type 2 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 21 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.