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2020 Honda Clarity recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2020 Honda Clarity
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component10
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 40 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 30 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 30 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 20 |
| Engine | 2 | 20 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 10 |
| Power train | 1 | 10 |
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
- Electrical system
“The 2020 Honda Clarity's multipurpose windshield camera fails intermittently, often at startup.”
- Forward collision avoidance
“The forward-facing multipurpose camera unit (ADAS camera) failed internally while driving, causing the simultaneous deactivation of multiple critical safety systems including Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS), Road…”
- Forward collision avoidance
“The ADAS camera system failed causing multiple warnings and failures including lane departure system, forward collision system, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance.”
Other Honda Clarity model years
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- 20192 recalls45 complaints
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2020 Honda Clarity recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Clarity have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2020 Honda Clarity. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Honda Clarity?
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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