Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, the most recent reported on April 18, 2019 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is equipment (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls and problems

3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls

Equipment: electrical

NHTSA campaign 19V315000 · reported April 18, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 1,082 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: 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.

Electrical system: software · Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA campaign 18V921000 · reported December 20, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 1,082 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Hybrid propulsion system · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 18V068000 · reported January 25, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 471 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Equipment2
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 12, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 10,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FUEL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DUBLIN HONDA [phone removed], LOCATED AT 6300 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568), BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A HYDROGEN VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…

Sep 24, 2019 · Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V315000 (EQUIPMENT) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. KEN HARVEY'S DUBLIN HONDA (6300 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568) CONFIRMED PARTS…

Feb 22, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 1,400 miles
THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 10 MINS. RETURN TO CAR AND START IT. THE 'POWER MANAGEMENT' WARNING DISPLAYED. FOLLOWING WITH BRAKE SYSTEM, TPMS, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, AND RDM INOPERATE MESSAGE SHOW UP. CAR COULD NOT START UP.

Clarity Fuel Cell model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	3	3
2018	2	2
2019	1	0

All Honda Clarity Fuel Cell years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, the most recent reported on April 18, 2019 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is equipment (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 12, 2019.