NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Safety Record
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, resulting in no star ratings or Safety Index score from the agency. The federal safety record for this model year is thus limited, though it does reveal a light burden of recalls and owner complaints. There are no recalls on file, and only three owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Clarity Fuel Cell. This narrow data set represents the full scope of federal safety information available for this specific vehicle.
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the 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 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has no federal safety recalls on record, a notable distinction. This absence of safety campaigns, combined with only three owner complaints submitted to NHTSA, places it in the Light burden band. The complaints cite issues across Forward Collision Avoidance and Steering, and include one reported crash, but NHTSA has not verified these submissions. Without crash-test results for this model year or any closely related Clarity Fuel Cell model, there is no star-rated data for structural safety. The Light burden band rating is the most comprehensive safety indicator available for this vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have any recalls?
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year's recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
Three unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, touching six alleged component areas: Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, and Engine. One complaint involves a reported crash. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
The 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell did not undergo NHTSA crash testing, leaving its frontal, side, and rollover protection unrated. The model accumulated one recall and one complaint, with no reported injuries or deaths. Prospective owners should verify that any open recalls on specific units have been addressed by running the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, and no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, meaning no federal safety campaigns have been issued against it.
- Three unverified complaints were reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging issues across Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, and Engine, with one complaint involving a reported crash.
- No tested sibling years exist in the NHTSA record for the Clarity Fuel Cell, so there is no federal crash-test data from any adjacent model year to use as a reference point.
FAQ2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell safety questions
Was the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 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 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2021.
- 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.