The 2019 Honda Clarity is associated with 42 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Fuel System, accounting for 5 reports (12% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning hydrogen, all-electric, and 1.5L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 68 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 110 MPGe (42 MPG on gasoline) with up to 48 miles of electric driving range. All-electric variants deliver up to 114 MPGe with an estimated range of 89 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 42 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Fuel System (5 / 12%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 68 MPG (3 variants • PHEV up to 110 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Clarity FCV | Hydrogen | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 68 MPG | 67 MPG | 68 MPG | — | — |
| Clarity EV 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 126 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 89 mi | $650 / yr |
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 117 MPGe (44 MPG) | 102 MPGe (40 MPG) | 110 MPGe (42 MPG) | 48 mi EV (340 mi total) | $1,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2019 Honda Clarity provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 89 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| ELECTRIC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Honda Clarity models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2019 Honda Clarity recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →