2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid.

Most common 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	6
Lane Departure	4
Electrical System	3
Engine	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Power Train	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2026-10-25, Forward Collision Avoidance
# NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT **Subject: Sudden Unintended Braking, Violent Vehicle Bucking, and Loss of Propulsion – 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid** **Vehicle Information** - Manufacturer: Honda - Model: Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - Model Year: 2020 - Mileage: Approximately 35,000 miles - Incident Date: October 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) - Incident Location: [XXX] - Servicing Dealership: DCH Paramus Honda, [XXX] - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [Insert VIN] ## Description of Safety Incident I am reporting a serious and potentially life-threatening vehicle safety malfunction involving my 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, which experienced sudden, unintended, violent b

2026-08-22, Electrical System
The 2020 Honda Clarity's multipurpose windshield camera fails intermittently, often at startup. The vehicle displays Brake System and Honda Sensing-related warnings, disabling Collision Mitigation Braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and road-departure mitigation. The vehicle may otherwise operate, but multiple driver-assistance safety systems are unavailable. A dealer attributed the issue to the windshield camera module and possible calibration. The warnings began approximately June 2025 and remain intermittent. The camera is available for inspection. No crash, fire, injury, or police report.

2026-05-12, Lane Departure
The forward-facing multipurpose camera unit (ADAS camera) failed internally while driving, causing the simultaneous deactivation of multiple critical safety systems including Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). The failure is indicated by persistent dashboard warning messages stating 'System Fault' or 'Honda Sensing Problem'.A professional diagnostic scan confirmed DTC code U3000-49 (Multipurpose Camera Unit Internal Failure). The sudden and unpredictable loss of these automated safety features reduces the vehicle's ability to assist in avoiding collisions and increases the risk of a crash, particularly in emergency situations. This

2026-03-22, Forward Collision Avoidance
The ADAS camera system failed causing multiple warnings and failures including lane departure system, forward collision system, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance.

2024-12-31, Vehicle Speed Control
During a U-turn, when I turned the steering wheel my vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpected. I suspect there may have been a malfunction in the vehicle's electronic control system that caused this sudden unintended acceleration. I did alert Honda North America to study the problem. On [XXX], while driving on a narrow street at a speed of less than 5 miles per hour, my vehicle suddenly accelerated as I was making a U-turn. In my nervous response, I pressed the accelerator pedal, which exacerbated the situation and caused my vehicle to hit the driveway bushes at [XXX]   Fortunately, the property damage was minor, affecting only the bushes, and there were no injuries. I believe it is im

2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid questions

Does the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Lane Departure (4), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?

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