NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Safety Record
The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In lacks the foundational safety data we typically assess. No crash-test ratings from NHTSA are available, leaving its structural performance undetermined. This absence of information means the Clarity Plug-In also carries no Safety Index score. The vehicle's record shows a low burden of post-sale issues, with zero open recall campaigns and only four total owner complaints on file. While these figures suggest minimal owner-reported problems, the critical question of crashworthiness remains unanswered.
The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and holds a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA 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 | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In?
The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In lacks federal crash-test ratings, leaving its structural and occupant-protection performance unassessed by NHTSA. This absence of data means no star ratings are available for frontal, side, or rollover crash scenarios. Its administrative record, however, is notably quiet. There are zero recall campaigns issued for this model year. Owner complaints to NHTSA total just four reports. One of these four complaints involved a crash event, yet none allege fire, injury, or death. While a low volume, these complaints are spread across six distinct components, including Forward Collision Avoidance and Vehicle Speed Control. These two areas involve active-safety systems. However, four unverified allegations do not establish a pattern, and no recall action has resulted. No other Clarity Plug-In model years are available in our data for comparative crash-test information.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been named in a recall for this model year, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued by the agency for this vehicle.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In?
Four owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2021 Clarity Plug-In. The top components alleged are Visibility and Wipers, Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, and Power Train, with one report each. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In?
A critical safety check for any 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In remains verifying its recall status. Before purchasing, consumers should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov. A clean recall record for the model line does not guarantee that an individual unit has no outstanding open recall remedy.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Clarity Plug-In, placing it in the Light burden band for this model year specifically.
- Four unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, including one involving a crash event and individual reports touching Forward Collision Avoidance and Vehicle Speed Control systems.
- Shoppers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to check whether any recall has been issued against a specific 2021 Clarity Plug-In unit, as model-level data does not substitute for a VIN-level check.
FAQ2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In 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 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In 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 Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In. 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 Plug-In 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.