2019 Honda Clarity Electric recalls and problems

The 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Honda Clarity Electric vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Honda Clarity Electric recalls

Recall 20V-326: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 4, 2020 · 128 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2019 Honda Clarity Electric problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Service Brakes	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,600 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 2019 Honda Clarity Electric complaints

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

Service Brakes · reported Aug 31, 2023

We have a Clarity EV. It has been great for 4 years. But recently, all of the sudden, we started getting system failure messages on the dash. Different systems, including brakes. And the brake pedal went to the floor. I have read about similar failures online at âclarity forumâ. Some who posted believe it is a 12-volt battery problem. And Triple A came out and tested it and said the battery is due for replacement Hereâs the thing: my mechanic cleared the codes and the car ran perfectly for 24 hours. Before the failures happened again. I took it to Honda, and they insist that the brake…

Electrical System · reported Jan 6, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up as needed. The contact mentioned the vehicle had to be jump-started. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1,600 miles · reported Oct 14, 2019

Phev burning smell econ (Ev) driving. It happened 2 times after the battery drops to two bars, which means mode was changed to hybrid from econ. There were big vroom sounds from engine room when EV mode converted hybrid mode at the speed of 60-70 MPH. Even at the speed of 5-10 MPH, the engine sound was really big (It sounded like really high RPM at the low speed). Around 2-3 min driving as hybrid mode from econ, I felt very strong burning smell from the engine area. I googled and found I'm not the only person who experienced this problem. There would be problems with EV, ice, hybrid system.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric: 20V-326 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,600 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.