Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock as Intended
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
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Owner complaints (42)
42 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 23.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 21.4% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 16.7% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 16.7% |
| Fuel system | 6 | 14.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 14.3% |
| Power train | 4 | 9.5% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 7.1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7.1% |
| Air bags | 2 | 4.8% |
How 2019 compares with other Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years
Best and worst Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 135 | 1 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 42 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 57 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 42 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 44 / 40 / 42 | $1,600 | 57 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 23V858000 (fuel pump), 20V326000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (10), Vehicle speed control (9), Electrical system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 44 city, 40 highway and 42 combined mpg.
How does the 2019 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2018 the most (135). The 2019 drew 42. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.