2021 Honda Clarity Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 19, 2024 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Clarity years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Clarity. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Honda Clarity problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~400 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1 · ~400 mi
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%———
Engine133%400——
Forward Collision Avoidance133%———
Power Train133%400——
Steering133%———
Vehicle Speed Control133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012023: 1202312024: 120241

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Honda Clarity recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Honda Clarity.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Received multiple warning alerts that adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and Lane Departure/Keeping were not working while driving car. Took car to Honda dealership for repair and was told that this was a "DTC U3000-49" multipurpose camera unit failure…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 19, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11615319

I was reversing in order to go up a driveway at an Airbnb where my husband and I had been staying. The bottom of the car is low to the ground, and it was difficult to clear a rise at the bottom of the driveway. I was putting the car in reverse in order to try again when the car made a loud noise…

Electrical System · received Jul 25, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11534428

The engine revs a lot when battery charge is low the engine and transmision gets very loud car has only 500 miles and is doing it constant

Engine · received Dec 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11385537

Other Honda Clarity years

YearComplaintsRecalls
202130

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Clarity?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda Clarity?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 Honda Clarity a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clarity model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.