2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recalls and problems

The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has 3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is equipment.

How the 2017 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

3recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

10,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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3 recalls

Equipment

Apr 18, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V315000 · 1,082 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.

Risk: A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy & notes

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4N.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electrical System

Dec 20, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V921000 · 1,082 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V-068. The previous software remedy may have been incomplete. As a result, the fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have a partial or complete loss of power.

Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Honda has notified owners, and dealers will update the FC-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A3O.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electrical System

Jan 25, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V068000 · 471 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles. The fuel cell control unit (FC-ECU) may misinterpret a small cell voltage drop, causing the vehicle to have reduced, or a complete loss of, power.

Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R0L.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Equipment2

Electrical System1

Electronic Stability Control1

Fuel System1

Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2017 vs. other Honda Clarity Fuel Cell years

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Questions

Does the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, the latest from Apr 18, 2019 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention equipment (2), electrical system (1), electronic stability control (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.