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Buying a used 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2019 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has two recalls: Honda's fuel-pump defect that can stall the engine, and a medium-severity recall for rear seat belts that may not lock properly — relevant if child seats ride in back. Owners filed 42 unverified NHTSA complaints, a small count led by engine (10), vehicle speed control (9) and electrical system (7), and including two crashes and three injuries. Nothing in that spread points to a single dominant failure pattern.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel-pump recall was completed and ask about any stalling episodes.
- Test each rear belt's locking retractor, especially if you will install a child seat.
- Ask whether the car has shown engine or electrical warnings, given those complaint areas.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda Clarity rear seat belts may not lock properly | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
42 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 12 | Yes |
| Engine | 10 | None found |
| Speed Control | 9 | None found |
| Electrical System | 7 | None found |
| Power Train | 4 | None found |