Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | −88% | — | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2019 | 42 | — | 2 | Fuel System | Limited data |
| 2018 | 137 | — | 1 | Fuel System | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Clarity Plug-In Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid problems
Latest Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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…
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.
Seat belts › Rear/other
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid should you avoid?
None of the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (51), engine & cooling (37) and electrical system (29). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2018 model year.
How many recalls has the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid had?
2 recalls across 2018–2020. The model year with the most is 2019.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.