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Honda Clarity Electric recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 31 owner complaints for the Honda Clarity Electric, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The 2018 model year drew the most complaints (24), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 31 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2017–2020)
  • most complaints: 2018 (24 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 20V326000 (reported Jun 4, 2020)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (6.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda Clarity Electric complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2018 model year has the most complaints: 24 of 31, or 77.4%. Next come 2019 (3) and 2020 (3). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Honda Clarity Electric owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2020Column chart of 31 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2018 with 24. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 1 complaint120172018: 24 complaints2420182019: 3 complaints320192020: 3 complaints32020
Honda Clarity Electric complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Honda Clarity Electric complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201710000
2018242000
201930000
202030000
All model years312000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Honda Clarity Electric components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (25.8% of all 31), followed by Service Brakes (6) and Engine (4). Another 8 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Honda Clarity Electric complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Honda Clarity Electric complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System825.8%
Unknown or Other825.8%
Service Brakes619.4%
Engine412.9%
Forward Collision Avoidance412.9%
Visibility/Wiper412.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System39.7%
Power Train39.7%
Lane Departure26.5%
Steering26.5%
Vehicle Speed Control26.5%
Air Bags13.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling13.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline13.2%
Seats13.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Honda Clarity Electric recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Clarity Electric, newest first. The only campaign, 20V326000, covers model year 2019.

  • 1 recall campaign
Honda Clarity Electric recall campaigns covering each model year
2019: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V326000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2019

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Honda Clarity Electric questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda Clarity Electric have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Honda Clarity Electric, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The campaign, 20V326000, was reported on June 4, 2020 and is filed under “Seat belts”.

Which Honda Clarity Electric model year has the most complaints?

The 2018 model year, with 24 of the 31 complaints in NHTSA’s file (77.4%). The next are 2019 (3) and 2020 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Honda Clarity Electric complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 25.8% of all 31. Service Brakes (6) and Engine (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Honda Clarity Electric?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Honda dealer.

How many Honda Clarity Electric complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 31 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.