Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 179 owner complaints for the Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid (model years 2017–2021). The most reported problem area is engine (35 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (29 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
202101 00
202008 10
2019242 20
20181137 91
201701 00

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2018 (137), 2019 (42) and 2020 (8). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (1).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Engine35 2 of 5
Fuel/propulsion system29 2 of 5
Electrical system27 2 of 5
Power train23 2 of 5
Vehicle speed control21 2 of 5

All 2 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
23V858000Dec 18, 2023 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump2018–20192,490,460
20V326000Jun 4, 2020 Seat belts: rear/other2019128

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 11 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 6 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.