2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 3,060 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | 3,060 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29% | 3,060 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid.
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.
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…
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…
The ADAS camera system failed causing multiple warnings and failures including lane departure system, forward collision system, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance.
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…
A/C stopped working, so defrost is no longer working efficiently. Honda says they only cover the condenser under the extended warranty and not the evaporator and want to charge me over 2200 to repair. If they are extending A/C warranty for condenser it should cover the entire A/C system since…
Other Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2019 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid · 2021 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 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 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, lane departure, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.