Honda Clarity Recalls (2017-2019)
The Honda Clarity has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2017 to 2019 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, hybrid propulsion system, and fuel system.
The Honda Clarity scores 62 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 80% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 20% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 3 model years of the Honda Clarity. The single largest affected 2,490,460 vehicles, over fuel system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Clarity problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Honda Clarity may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Honda Clarity recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Honda Clarity recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2019 Honda Clarity Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2019 Honda Clarity, involving the fuel system and seat belts.
2018 Honda Clarity Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2018 Honda Clarity, involving the fuel system, equipment, and electrical system.
2017 Honda Clarity Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2017 Honda Clarity, involving the electrical system, hybrid propulsion system, and equipment.
Every Honda Clarity recall in detail
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Honda Clarity
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,490,460
- Reported
- Dec 18, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 29, 2024
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign number 23V858000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2019 Honda Clarity
- Vehicles in this recall
- 128
- Reported
- Jun 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2020
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
NHTSA campaign number 20V326000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2017-2018 Honda Clarity
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,082
- Reported
- Apr 18, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 10, 2019
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
Risk: A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.
NHTSA campaign number 19V315000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017-2018 Honda Clarity
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,082
- Reported
- Dec 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 14, 2019
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V-068. The previous software remedy may have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power.
Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the FC-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A3O.
NHTSA campaign number 18V921000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017 Honda Clarity
- Vehicles in this recall
- 471
- Reported
- Jan 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2018
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have reduced, or a complete loss of, power.
Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.
NHTSA campaign number 18V068000.
Common questions about Honda Clarity recalls
- Does the Honda Clarity have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Honda Clarity across the 2017 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, hybrid propulsion system, and fuel system.
- How many times has the Honda Clarity been recalled?
- The Honda Clarity has 5 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2019 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Honda Clarity recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 2,490,460 vehicles. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Honda Clarity model year has the most recalls?
- The 2017 Honda Clarity has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Honda Clarity has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.