There are no safety recalls for the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Lane Departure › Assist — 3
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
- Lane Departure › Warning — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,060 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 25, 2026
# NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT **Subject: Sudden Unintended Braking, Violent Vehicle Bucking, and Loss of Propulsion â 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid** **Vehicle Information** - Manufacturer: Honda - Model: Clarity Plug-In Hybrid - Model Year: 2020 - Mileage: Approximately 35,000 miles - Incident Date: October 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) - Incident Location: [XXX] - Servicing Dealership: DCH Paramus Honda, [XXX] - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [Insert VIN] ## Description of Safety Incident I am reporting a serious and potentially life-threatening vehicle safety malfunction…
Electrical System · reported Aug 22, 2026
The 2020 Honda Clarity's multipurpose windshield camera fails intermittently, often at startup. The vehicle displays Brake System and Honda Sensing-related warnings, disabling Collision Mitigation Braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and road-departure mitigation. The vehicle may otherwise operate, but multiple driver-assistance safety systems are unavailable. A dealer attributed the issue to the windshield camera module and possible calibration. The warnings began approximately June 2025 and remain intermittent. The camera is available for inspection. No crash, fire, injury…
Lane Departure · reported May 12, 2026
The forward-facing multipurpose camera unit (ADAS camera) failed internally while driving, causing the simultaneous deactivation of multiple critical safety systems including Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). The failure is indicated by persistent dashboard warning messages stating 'System Fault' or 'Honda Sensing Problem'.A professional diagnostic scan confirmed DTC code U3000-49 (Multipurpose Camera Unit Internal Failure). The sudden and unpredictable loss of these automated safety features reduces the vehicle's ability to assist…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Mar 22, 2026
The ADAS camera system failed causing multiple warnings and failures including lane departure system, forward collision system, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Dec 31, 2024
During a U-turn, when I turned the steering wheel my vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpected. I suspect there may have been a malfunction in the vehicle's electronic control system that caused this sudden unintended acceleration. I did alert Honda North America to study the problem. On [XXX], while driving on a narrow street at a speed of less than 5 miles per hour, my vehicle suddenly accelerated as I was making a U-turn. In my nervous response, I pressed the accelerator pedal, which exacerbated the situation and caused my vehicle to hit the driveway bushes at [XXX] Â Fortunately, the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (6 reports), followed by lane departure (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,060 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.