NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Honda Clarity Electric Safety Record
The 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving no star ratings for consumers to review. The federal record shows a light burden of one recall campaign and three owner complaints. This absence of crash-test data precludes any safety endorsement or warning regarding the vehicle.
The 2019 Honda Clarity Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall and a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
The 2019 Honda Clarity Electric has no NHTSA crash test ratings. No tested sibling years provide context for its structural or restraint performance. Its single recall addresses rear seat belt hardware, a critical safety system. Owners should confirm this recall's resolution by VIN. The model has three unverified owner complaints, primarily citing the Electrical System, with single reports for braking and fuel system components. No reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities are associated with these complaints. The 2019 Clarity Electric's combined recall and complaint volume places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower volume of such incidents.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric have any recalls?
The 2019 Honda Clarity Electric is subject to one federal recall covering rear seat belts. Honda recalled certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles because of a rear seat belt concern. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data provided for this campaign. Owners should verify remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER20V326000
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-06-04
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
Three owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. The top components cited are the Electrical System, which appears in two reports, followed by single reports each touching Service Brakes, Engine And Engine Cooling, and Fuel System and Gasoline. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
An open recall for the rear seat belts defines the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric's safety profile. This recall, which may not yet be remedied on all units, requires any prospective owner to verify its status via a VIN check on nhtsa.gov. Remediation of this critical safety component falls to the seller or current owner.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- One federal recall is on record for this model year, targeting rear seat belt components across the 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid lineup.
- Three unverified owner complaints are filed with NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System appearing most frequently and zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings.
- Prospective and current owners should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the rear seat belt recall has been completed on their specific vehicle.
FAQ2019 Honda Clarity Electric safety questions
Was the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Honda Clarity Electric. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Clarity Electric 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.