Model year
2021 Honda Clarity
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2021 Honda Clarity (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 42–68 mpg combined and 31–66 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2017 5 complaints
- 2018 163 complaints
- 2019 45 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL CELL 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 44 | 40 | 42 | 31.0 | 340 | $1,600 |
| Clarity FCV · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen · FCV | 68 | 67 | 68 | 66.0 | 360 | — |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Honda Clarity at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.