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2019 Honda Clarity recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
45
Latest campaign
Dec 18, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Dec 18, 2023
Seat belts1Jun 4, 2020

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 18, 2023Latest campaign
Dec 18, 202323V858000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
What's wrong
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 Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
Jun 4, 202020V326000

Seat belts: rear/other

In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V326000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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 under
Clarity Electric, Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 20V326000 · Jun 4, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Clarity Electric, Clarity Fuel Cell. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component45

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
45Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1022000
Electrical system920000
Vehicle speed control920100
Fuel system716000
Unknown or other716000
Gasoline613000
Fuel/propulsion system613000
Service brakes49000
Power train49000
Visibility/wiper37000
Air bags24103
Forward collision avoidance24000
Exterior lighting24000
Lane departure24000
Seat belts24000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Clarity Electric, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “I was rear ended on the freeway that l caused my car to hit a guard rail, head on. I remember getting rear ended and then blacked out on hitting the guard rail. I then had chest pain.”

    Filed 07/24/2026 · ODI 11752625
  • Power train

    “My 2019 Honda Clarity has had a hybrid battery failure that triggers “Check Engine” and “Power System” warnings, making the vehicle unsafe and unreliable to drive.”

    Filed 06/25/2026 · ODI 11746360
  • Electrical system

    “Currently the high voltage inverter is squealing, it is currently at the dealership.”

    Filed 05/27/2026 · ODI 11740506

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2019 Honda Clarity recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Clarity have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda Clarity. The most recent, 23V858000 (reported December 18, 2023), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Honda Clarity?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 45 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Honda Clarity?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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