CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls
Water Pump Can Corrode and Stall the Engine
Certain 2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles may have water pump internal components that corrode.
Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk, Software Fix Free
Some 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier software recall may still have a problem.
Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk
Some 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles have a problem in the fuel cell control unit, which can misread a small drop in cell voltage.
Most common 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FUEL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DUBLIN HONDA (877-418-8323, LOCATED AT 6300 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568), BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A HYDROGEN VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INSTRUCTED THE DUBLIN DEALER TO SHIP THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN LOS ANGELES, CA WHERE THE HYDROGEN FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO THE CONTACT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V315000 (EQUIPMENT). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DUBLIN HONDA DEALER WHERE THE WATER PUMP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V315000 (EQUIPMENT) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. KEN HARVEY'S DUBLIN HONDA (6300 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568) CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 10 MINS. RETURN TO CAR AND START IT. THE 'POWER MANAGEMENT' WARNING DISPLAYED. FOLLOWING WITH BRAKE SYSTEM, TPMS, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, AND RDM INOPERATE MESSAGE SHOW UP. CAR COULD NOT START UP.
2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell questions
Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: Water Pump Can Corrode and Stall the Engine; Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk, Software Fix Free; Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 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.