repaired · 2022 Q2
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Honda Clarity ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-326 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Honda Clarity Electric recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Clarity Electric year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Clarity Electric median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Honda Clarity Electric safety ratings
2019 Honda CLARITY ELECTRIC 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Clarity Electric owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We have a Clarity EV. It has been great for 4 years. But recently, all of the sudden, we started getting system failure messages on the dash. Different systems, including brakes. And the brake pedal went to the floor. I have read about similar failures online at “clarity forum”. Some who posted…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up as needed. The contact mentioned the vehicle had to be jump-started. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was…
Own a 2019 Clarity Electric?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.