CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2019 Honda Clarity Electric recalls
Rear seat belts may not lock in a crash
Certain 2019 Honda Clarity Electric, Fuel Cell, and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles have rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism.
Most common 2019 Honda Clarity Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
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 system is the problem. And that itâs dangerous to drive the way it is. They say a â
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.
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. ALSO IT COULD BE FIRE HAZARD WHEN BEING CHARGED.
2019 Honda Clarity Electric questions
Does the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric: Rear seat belts may not lock in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.