2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

2 recalls — 64 complaints — 6 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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, F... Read more

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Defect Description

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.

128 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

64 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
SERVICE BRAKES	5
AIR BAGS	3
POWER TRAIN	2
STEERING	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	2

Incident date: May 16, 2026

Currently the high voltage inverter is squealing, it is currently at the dealership. They have verified it is the inverter that is malfunctioning but they will not warrenty the repair because they are saying it needs to completely fail and throw a code. This is the right time to fix it prior to cata... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2026

I am writing to report an unresolved high-voltage safety defect involving the Motor Power Inverter Module on my 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The vehicle's high-voltage hybrid propulsion inverter is emitting a severe, high-pitched mechanical squealing noise during acceleration and regenerative ... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2026

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe that has been subject to multiple safety recalls involving the high-voltage battery system and a risk of fire or explosion.The manufacturer, Stellantis, issued safety instructions advising owners not to charge the vehicle and not to ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

Went to close the right rear passenger door and heard splashing. Door is leaking from somewhere and running down to the bottom of the door filling it with water on the inside.

Incident date: Dec 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was black wh... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

The first incident occurred when the passengers side sun visor bracket broke loose. This was not a major incident as it did not affect the driver. The second incident occurred when the drivers side sun visor bracket broke when my wife was driving. The visor fell in front of my wife and was dangling ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

I was entering the highway on ramp with a car in front of me going slow, when saw it was clear switched lanes and attempted to speed up to highway speed and the car's automatic braking system activated, flashed "BRAKE" on the dash with nothing in front of me, lane was clear, and then it applied the ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

Hears creaking sound when turning in low speed. Only 1000 miles on the vehicle. The charging door indicator won’t go off. Keep popping up during driving, blocking the meter screen.

Incident date: May 10, 2025

The automatic emergency braking system in my vehicle has repeatedly activated without any visible reason. The brakes engage suddenly even when there are no cars, curves, reflective surfaces, or obstacles nearby. This has occurred on straight, empty roads and in clear conditions. We have previously t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 13, 2025

The engine seized up. Yeah, the truck is at a trusted mechanic and he told me that the engine seized. No warning signs. The truck wouldn't start and the engine light was on.

Incident date: Jun 13, 2025

99% of the time neither of my back doors will lock or unlock when I either push the key fob or press the door unlock button inside the car. And for the past few days my front driver side door is doing the same thing. It’s a big safety hazard because I have a [XXX] daughter and if we get in an acc... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V720000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ma... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2024

I HAVE A 5TH WHEEL WITH SOLAR AND MY BRAKE CONTROLER STOPS WORKING PERIODICALLY. I HAVE A CASE# WITH GM 9-13676268071. I ALSO HJAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH GM AND IT'S NOT COVERED DUE TO MY VIN# NOT BEING ON A BULLENTIN# 23-NA-149. GM ALSO HAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGREAM # N232414840 AND STI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

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Incident date: Apr 15, 2024

The contact owns a Diono car seat, Model Type: Cambria 2, Model Number: 31242 NA 01, Manufactured Date: January 9, 2024. The car seat was installed in a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed an object in the middle of the road. The contact lost control of t... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2024

Incident date: Jun 15, 2024

Engine stalled out in the middle of the road immediately after acceleration following a sudden braking event. A car had pulled out in front of my vehicle at an intersection requiring a sudden brake. After the car had passed, a quick acceleration was needed as a car was quickly approaching from beh... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2024

I received a safety recall letter in the mail. I made an appointment at the South Shore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service center in Inwood, NY for the repair of the recall and to change the oil. I specifically made the appointment for the recall (I keep getting notifications to repair) I went to the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2023

Brakes not working right, feel spongy. Not sure if I would stop at stop signs or coming up behind other vehicles. Also heard a hissing sound when stepping on brakes. Took to Brakes Plus center and they determined it was the power brake booster and master cylinder and that the car should not be dr... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Pilot. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable a... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2024

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Car had numerous times of completely turning off mid drive and was taken into a certified dealer for inspection, with a conclusion that nothing was wrong. The transmission has failed (03/22/24) and has... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2024

WHITE PAINT PEELING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS FROM ROOF

Incident date: Aug 17, 2023

My 2010 Camry has become incredibly unsafe to drive or be in due to the dashboard melting. There is an unbelievably unsafe glare caused by the dashboard reflecting sunlight and the more the dash melts the more intense the glare becomes. There is also a smell that renders the vehicle almost worthles... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2023

The ABS pump and module has failed for the 4th time. It had been repaired at the following intervals: 12 Sep 2019 - 5,374 miles; 11 Mar 2021 - 13,136 miles; 19 Aug 2022 - 20,607 miles and now 6 July 2023 at 28,944 miles, the longest it's ever made it. What's going on? It is, change the oil and repla... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2023

Incident date: May 13, 2023

Frequently getting warning message on main info display stating "Service Safety Restraint System". This is consistent with a message and service bulletin issued for 2021 Tahoes where there is an issue with the connector for the airbag under the seat.

Incident date: Aug 17, 2022

As stated by other owners the brake lights come on and off I have had the bulb replaced several times. I wiggle the blub it comes on and off. This is a danger to cars behind me as the brakes lights are not working properly I believe there should be a recall as many owners are having and have had ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2022

The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact had sustained a mild head injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and merging into a lane, the Lane Keep Assist engaged, and the vehicle shuddered significantly and veered towards the opposite direction. Additionally, the steering wheel was significantly ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2023

Driving down the highway with cruise control and lane keep on, the vehicle engaged the breaks for now apparent reason. I immediately disengaged cruise control and applied the accelerator. So far has only happened one time.

Incident date: Jan 21, 2023

Incident date: Nov 21, 2022

This is a 2019 Honda Clarity hybrid vehicle, with 53000 miles at the time of incident. I was driving up hill going about 55 miles per hour, all of the sudden the speed kept dropping even though the gas pedal remained pressed. Pressing the gas pedal more had no effect on speed, except to increase the... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2022

The brake module failed while driving resulting in total loss of breaking ability

Incident date: Aug 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid. The contact stated that after refueling and recharging the vehicle, the mile range indicator would display inaccurate mileage range information. The contact indicated that the mile range display would sometimes be far above the range capability o... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2021

Incident date: Jan 22, 2022

Car engine makes loud banging noise when it is running on gas instead of electrical battery. I had asked Honda dealer to review but they say they can not do anything about it. It is feels as if car making so much banging noise from engine has inherent issue and will eventually catch fire.

Incident date: Jan 22, 2022

Incident date: Sep 29, 2020

ON 09/29/20 AT APPROX. 1710 HRS. WENT TO MY VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS TAKING MY TEN YEAR OLD SON TO THE PARK. WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE (REAR DRIVER SIDE) AND TRIED TO PUT ON HIS SEAT BELT, HE STATED, "DAD, MY SEAT BELT BROKE." I WENT TO CHECK THE SEAT BELT AND NOTICED THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2020

MONDAY SEP 7, 2020 AROUND 11:20 AM UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND IN PROCESS TO PARK IN OUR HOUSE GARAGE. WHEN SHE GOT ON THE DRIVE WAY, SHE PRESSED THE BRAKE AND STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN IT. THEN RELEASED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR MOVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WIT... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 5, 2020

WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL (HONDA SENSING) IS ACTIVATED ON THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD THE SET SPEED AND KEEP ITS DISTANCE FROM ANY VEHICLES IN FRONT OF IT IN THE SAME LANE. HOWEVER, IF THE SET SPEED IS 65 MPH THE VEHICLE 90% OF THE TIME WILL DRIVE AT 64 MPH WITH NO OBSTRUCTION AHEAD. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2020

7.25.2020 - WHEN CAR IS RUNNING FOR 45 MINUTES, 85 DEGREES F, EV ON, ECON OFF, ENGINES LOSES POWER AND REVS HIGH AFTER 40MPH. 7.18.2020 - WHEN CAR IS RUNNING FOR 45 MINUTES, 89 DEGREES F, EV OFF, ECON ON, ENGINES LOSES POWER AND REVS HIGH AFTER 40MPH. 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HAD THE SIMILAR ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2020

JULY 4, 2020 DROVE WITH OUR FAMILY OF 2 BABIES ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY WITH A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 50MPH AND TRAVELING A ROUND-TRIP DISTANCE OF 52 MILES. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE ABOUT 89℉. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE ENGINE WOULD REV AT A HIGH RPM AT 40MPH. IT COULD BE HEARD AND FELT ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2020

MY CAR IS LOSING POWER AND GETTING LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON AN UPHILL ROAD. I HAVE SHOWN MY CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY COULDN'T FIX IT. I HAVE SEEN MANY ONLINE REVIEWS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND STILL, HONDA IS NOT HELPING ITS CUSTOMER. *TR

Incident date: Jun 15, 2020

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

2019 Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	44.0	40.0	42.0	Regular Gas and Electricity	$1,600

CO2 Emissions: 57.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
130000 VISIBILITY	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

130000 VISIBILITY

Owner Notification Letter - On some 2018-21 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited m

130000 VISIBILITY

Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017-2021 Civic Type R, 2018-2021 Clarity PHEV, and 2019-2021 In

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The Hybrid System Failure message comes on the MID, and DTC P1D8D (Generator Motor Inverter Short) is stored.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Service Bulletin - The Hybrid System Failure message comes on the MID, and DTC P1D8D (Generator Motor Inverter Short) is stored.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The Hybrid System Failure message comes on the MID, and DTC P1D8D (Generator Motor Inverter Short) is stored.

HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID across all model years (2018–2019).

3 Total Recalls

274 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

22 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2021	0	1	View
2020	0	15	View
2019 (current)	2	64
2018	1	193	View
2017	0	1	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

Safety Technology

EPA Fuel Economy — 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID

Most Affected Components

HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years Overview

HONDA CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID — Year by Year

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