2021 Honda Clarity recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Clarity, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Honda Clarity vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Honda Clarity problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Engine1
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400 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 2021 Honda Clarity complaints

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

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Sep 19, 2024
Received multiple warning alerts that adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and Lane Departure/Keeping were not working while driving car. Took car to Honda dealership for repair and was told that this was a "DTC U3000-49" multipurpose camera unit failure. The component was only inspected by the Honda dealership. There were no warning indications prior to the failure warning lights.
Electrical System · reported Jul 25, 2023
I was reversing in order to go up a driveway at an Airbnb where my husband and I had been staying. The bottom of the car is low to the ground, and it was difficult to clear a rise at the bottom of the driveway. I was putting the car in reverse in order to try again when the car made a loud noise and in a split second veered at high speed to the other side of the cul de sac (the wheel was turned in order to go back up the driveway so it explains the trajectory but not what happened). Luckily, no cars were coming and it was a quiet residential area. The car crashed into the opposite curb and the…
Engine · at 400 miles · reported Dec 29, 2020
The engine revs a lot when battery charge is low the engine and transmision gets very loud car has only 500 miles and is doing it constant

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Honda Clarity have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Clarity as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Honda Clarity?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400 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.