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2012 Honda Insight

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

5.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,736

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018523

27 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: CSX 2010–2011 · RL 2010–2012 · TSX 2010–2013 · ZDX 2010–2013 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator.

263,289 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016046

1 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: Ilx 2013–2016 · RDX 2007–2015 · RL 2005–2012 · TL 2009–2014 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect/replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

269,201 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 98% of 134 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
129 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Honda Insight have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2012 Honda Insight. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Honda Insight get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Honda Insight at 5.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 129 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Honda Insight for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,736 in fuel, producing roughly 2,587 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.