repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Engine1 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system
19Power train
15Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel system, gasoline
12Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility/wiper
10Exterior lighting
3310 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 33 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
4kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 engine complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
20under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 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 Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Clarity Plug-in Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I will first start with our problems/concerns. We had experienced a complete lost power in freeway speed (65 mph) when the battery is depleted, that is when the battery bar goes to zero bar instead of 2 bars usually. I attached a photo from the video I took for your reference. This experience was…
Since fuel pump recall fix by dealership, “Emission System Problem” started appearing in my car due to the way fuel pump recall was fixed. They already attempted to fix the issue 5 times but unable to provide permanent fix. Honda corporate office also not willing to help. This is a safety issue as…
Hello, I have received a safety recall notice (23V-858) from Honda back in February and another one in July. I have tried to get them to repair it a few times, but they said they do not have the part yet but should have it sometime in the fall. They are telling me that they are only fixing cars…
Own a 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.