2018 Honda Clarity Electric recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric, but owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
24
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Honda Clarity Electric vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Honda Clarity Electric problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other7
Electrical System5
Service Brakes4
Engine4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Visibility/Wiper4
Power Train3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Lane Departure2
Seats1
Wheels1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Honda Clarity Electric complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jan 3, 2026
The vehicle exhibits a dangerous electrical defect involving uncontrolled power-cycling. After shutting down the car, it automatically restarts itself in a continuous loop. During these episodes, the dashboard flickers, the drivetrain shudders, and the vehicle becomes unresponsive to manual 'Stop' button or brake inputs. Most critically, the car autostarts while parked in an enclosed garage. As a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), once the EV battery depletes, the internal combustion engine (ICE) engages automatically. This creates a life-threatening risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning for residents in…
Service Brakes · reported Sep 28, 2025
Since last Wed. (9/24/2025), the car started to show the warnings of "Adaptive Cruise Control Problem", "Brake Hold System Problem", "Brake System Problem", "Electric Parking Brake Problem", and "Road Departure Mitigation System Problem" from time to time. I bought this VHonda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 2018 in June 2023 as the HoneTrue Certified. Then probably the same time, the car lose the EV mode by itself, and only drives in the gas mode. I found this issue and late manually changed it to EV mode. WHile then it again dropped the EV mode during the driving today (9/28/2025). When I tried to…
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 14, 2025
The AC hasn't been out for a while and the defrost option doesn't work because of that. I believe that is a safety issue.
Steering · reported Nov 14, 2024
The steering makes a horrible clunking sound, and is impercice/sloppy. Dealership refused to acknowledge any issue. Increased effort required to stay within lane. Tie rods are not damaged or worn, issue appears to be with steering rack as far as I can tell.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Jun 18, 2024
AC working intermittently since the day I bought. Honda replaced the condenser but now the evaporator is leak. This caused the defrost can not work properly. The leaking condenser and the evaporator are well known problems for Clarity owners. Honda should recall this.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda Clarity Electric?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (7 reports), followed by electrical system (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.