2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (10 complaints, 24%), typically at around 350 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 24% | 350 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 21% | 5,620 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 17% | 8,790 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 17% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 14% | 2,620 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 12% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | 2,350 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 8,790 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | 16,572 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 8,790 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2018 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid · 2020 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2 |
| 2018 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 137 | 1 |
| 2017 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.