2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.
2
recalls
2
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.
2018 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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Fuel/propulsion system1
Vehicle speed control1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
May 21, 2020 · Vehicle speed control
2018 HONDA CLARITY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING OVER 30 MPH. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SAT IN PARK FOR 30 MINUTES, AFTER WHICH IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 30MPH AND THE RPMS ESCALATED TO RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS NONE WERE ABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THE…
Apr 30, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 16,193 miles
2018 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION. THE CAR DISPLAYED AN ERROR MESSAGE "POWER SYSTEM PROBLEM. STOP DRIVING WHEN SAFE" WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR THEN HAD LOW POWER AND WAS RUNNING OFF THE BATTERY. AFTER…
Does the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (1).
How many 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 2 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 May 21, 2020.