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2018 Honda Clarity · Transmission & drivetrain

Hybrid propulsion system may lose power

The previous software remedy may have been incomplete.

Covered model years
2017–2018
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
honda-clarity-nhtsa-18v921000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 18V921000 includes certain 2017 to 2018 Honda Clarity vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V-068. A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

Source component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • hybrid system warning
  • hybrid car suddenly loses power
  • EV mode stopped working
  • car will not go ready
  • hybrid battery warning
  • propulsion system fault

Symptoms in the record

  • A hybrid-system warning, reduced propulsion or a no-start condition may occur
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2017 to 2018 Honda Clarity
  • NHTSA campaign 18V921000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 1,082 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

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.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

Open the documents behind this record.

NHTSA safety recall · 18V921000 · Dec 20, 2018

Official campaign record for Honda Clarity

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 1,082 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall 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.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

How we check a problem · All records for the 2018 Honda Clarity

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When a car is unsafe

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