CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 report).
2018 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.
Most common 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
2018 HONDA CLARITY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING OVER 30 MPH. *LD *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SAT IN PARK FOR 30 MINUTES, AFTER WHICH IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 30MPH AND THE RPMS ESCALATED TO RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS NONE WERE ABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MPG DROPPED FROM 44 TO 24.7.*JS
2018 HONDA CLARITY FUEL CELL EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION. THE CAR DISPLAYED AN ERROR MESSAGE "POWER SYSTEM PROBLEM. STOP DRIVING WHEN SAFE" WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR THEN HAD LOW POWER AND WAS RUNNING OFF THE BATTERY. AFTER PULLING OVER AND TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING, IT HAD THE SAME ERROR WITH LOW BATTERY ONLY. THEN WE TURNED OFF, WAITED ABOUT TEN MINUTES, RESTARTED THE CAR, AND THE FUEL CELL SYSTEM SEEMED FINE. THE BATTERY BEGAN TO CHARGE. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM SINCE THEN. THIS CAR HAS PREVIOUSLY ALREADY HAD ALL RECALLS COMPLETED, INCLUDING THE SOFTWARE UPDATE TO AD
2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell questions
Does the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: Water Pump Can Corrode and Stall the Engine; Sudden Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk, Software Fix Free. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.