NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is a mid-size hydrogen-powered sedan occupying one of the most specialized niches in the American market. Available only in California through a lease arrangement, it targets eco-conscious early adopters who want zero-emission driving without the charging wait times associated with battery electric vehicles. It is a genuinely forward-looking machine, but its safety record deserves a careful look before you commit.
The 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers generally describe the Clarity Fuel Cell as a smooth, refined, and impressively quiet sedan that makes hydrogen propulsion feel surprisingly accessible and unhurried in daily driving. Interior comfort and cabin materials are viewed positively for the segment. The primary concerns raised are practical rather than dynamic, centering on the scarcity of hydrogen fueling infrastructure and the vehicle's limited regional availability.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.