NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 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 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
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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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.