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2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, most often about the fuel system (29% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Clarity Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid problems
Fuel system
12 complaints · 29%The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. While driving 70 MPH up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. Additionally, the miles per gallon for a fully charged battery was supposed to be 48 miles; however, the actual range was 38 miles. The vehicle was taken to norm reeves Honda…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that after refueling and recharging the vehicle, the mile range indicator would display inaccurate mileage range information. The contact indicated that the mile range display would sometimes be far above the range capability of the vehicle and…
Engine
10 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 500 miles.
My car is losing power and getting loud noise while driving on an uphill road. I have shown my car to 3 different dealers and they couldn't fix it. I have seen many online reviews with the same problem and still, Honda is not helping its customer.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be…
Speed control
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles.
On a random basis our new clarity suddenly loses power and sounds like we have shifted into neutral even though we are just continuing in drive mode. This has happened several times a month since we bought the car in june 2019. We have had the car tested at the dealership where we bought the car and they could not…
When the cruise control (Honda sensing) is activated on the vehicle, the vehicle is supposed to hold the set speed and keep its distance from any vehicles in front of it in the same lane. However, if the set speed is 65 MPH the vehicle 90% of the time will drive at 64 MPH with no obstruction ahead. If another vehicle…
Electrical
7 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: propulsion system.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the contact would switch from hybrid to battery operation. When doing so, the vehicle hesitated and shut off. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to metro Honda (9399 autoplex st…
Try to start vehicle and it goes crazy, all systems fail and will not start. This was after sitting for about half hour in a parking lot. Need to get out lock all doors walk away for 2 to 5 mins. Once renter the systems restart but all settings fail and need to reset. I posted a youtube video (https://youtu.be/[VIN])
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 17%On a random basis our new clarity suddenly loses power and sounds like we have shifted into neutral even though we are just continuing in drive mode. This has happened several times a month since we bought the car in june 2019. We have had the car tested at the dealership where we bought the car and they could not…
My car is losing power and getting loud noise while driving on an uphill road. I have shown my car to 3 different dealers and they couldn't fix it. I have seen many online reviews with the same problem and still, Honda is not helping its customer.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. While driving 70 MPH up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. Additionally, the miles per gallon for a fully charged battery was supposed to be 48 miles; however, the actual range was 38 miles. The vehicle was taken to norm reeves Honda…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the contact would switch from hybrid to battery operation. When doing so, the vehicle hesitated and shut off. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to metro Honda (9399 autoplex st…
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%Driver assistance
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, lane keep.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and merging into a lane, the lane keep assist engaged, and the vehicle shuddered significantly and veered towards the opposite direction. Additionally, the steering wheel was significantly resistant. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, during sunny weather, the vehicle unintendedly braked without warning. The warning light "brake" was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact also experienced a failure…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (12 complaints); engine (10 complaints, typically around 500 miles); speed control (9 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 18, 2023 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Clarity Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid years
- 2018
- 2019