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2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Apr 18, 2019

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell average of 2.5 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Equipment › Electrical, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 19V315000

Equipment › Electrical

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Reported Apr 18, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V921000

Electrical System › Software

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Reported Dec 20, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Honda Clarity Fuel Cell model years

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2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology