CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (10 reports).
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
What owners report
I was rear ended on the freeway that l caused my car to hit a guard rail, head on. I remember getting rear ended and then blacked out on hitting the guard rail. I then had chest pain. My driver's side airbags deployed with the driver's side front foot area airbags deploying. The airbags on the steering wheel did not deploy. There's a dash cam footage of this below that shows my car hitting head on with the guard rail at 31mph. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2019 Honda Clarity has had a hybrid battery failure that triggers âCheck Engineâ and âPower Systemâ warnings, making the vehicle unsafe and unreliable to drive. I brought the car to Norm Reeves Honda Cerritos on 12/29/2025, and the batteryâstill under warrantyâhas been on backorder for over 6 months with no repair completed. The dealer repeatedly requested new diagnostic readings but has not fixed the issue. I have asked for a loaner due to safety concerns, but none has been provided. The ongoing delay leaves me with a vehicle that cannot operate safely, and Honda has not offered a timely resolution. Despite ongoing communication with American Honda Automobile Customer Service
I am writing to report an unresolved high-voltage safety defect involving the Motor Power Inverter Module on my 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The vehicle's high-voltage hybrid propulsion inverter is emitting a severe, high-pitched mechanical squealing noise during acceleration and regenerative braking.The high-voltage inverter serves as the foundational link regulating current between the lithium-ion battery and the electric drive motor. A failing inverter module presents an immediate, unreasonable safety hazard. Internal failure, thermal runaway, or component degradation within the inverter stack creates an imminent risk of sudden high-voltage isolation fault. This will result in an im
Currently the high voltage inverter is squealing, it is currently at the dealership. They have verified it is the inverter that is malfunctioning but they will not warrenty the repair because they are saying it needs to completely fail and throw a code. This is the right time to fix it prior to catastrophic failure, can you please help.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the BRAKE Hold system, hill start assist, collision mitigation system, VSA, and the electric parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a safe location and turned off. The vehicle was restarted. Additionally, the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while it was cold, and the temperature was below zero degrees. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an electric serv
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid questions
Does the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid: Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; 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 Plug-IN Hybrid?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (10), Vehicle Speed Control (9), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?
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