2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

137

Crashes / fires

9 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid recalls

Recall 23V-858: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	25
Fuel/Propulsion System	23
Unknown or Other	20
Electrical System	20
Forward Collision Avoidance	20
Power Train	19
Fuel System, Gasoline	15
Lane Departure	13
Vehicle Speed Control	12
Visibility/Wiper	11
Exterior Lighting	10
Service Brakes	10

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 7
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 7
Lane Departure › Warning — 7
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 6
Lane Departure › Assist — 5
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Electrical System › Software — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Oct 10, 2026

Known A/C condenser issue was replaced twice and now the evaporator is leaking. Due to this, I'm unable to use the A/C to defrost the windows in the early morning and thus, creates a dangerous driving environment. Evaporator, which is part of the A/C unit, was not covered under the extended warranty (which is a known Clarity issue) and now the consumers are left having to pay for the repair.

Electrical System · reported Oct 1, 2026

this Honda does not display outside turn signals, found similar problem on Honda Civic and Accord which have recall for this problem. doing research civic and accord have the same body control module as my Honda clarity where the problem is located , I contacted my honda dealer and explained this to service advisor , but he was unable to help me. the car shows fast blinking at gauge cluster turn signal indicator just like turns signals from the civic and accord recalls

Unknown or Other · reported Aug 15, 2026

COMPONENT FAILURE: 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Air Conditioning Evaporator Core. Complete refrigerant leak. Available for inspection/repair at Norm Reeves Honda Huntington Beach. Confirmed July 29, 2026, via borescope/UV dye. Repair estimate: $3,151-$3,217. SAFETY RISK: Vehicle is inoperable without A/C on Southern California freeways during extreme heat. Operating in 100+ degree heat causes heat exhaustion, reduced driver alertness, and high accident risk. DEALER/INDEPENDENT CONFIRMATION: Confirmed by Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Huntington Beach (July 29, 2026) using borescope camera and UV dye.…

Electrical System · reported Aug 15, 2026

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Aug 10, 2026

The forward-facing Honda Sensing camera mounted behind the windshield (Nidec monocular camera, Honda part number 36160-TRW-A04) failed at approximately 85000 miles on XXX The failure produced simultaneous dashboard warnings and disabled multiple driver assistance systems at once, including Collision Mitigation Braking System (automatic emergency braking), Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control. There was no impact, no windshield damage, and no obstruction of the camera lens. The failure appears to be internal to the camera…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid: 23V-858 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?

Owners report engine problems most often (25 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (23). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.