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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2020 Honda Clarity.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Clarity (1 crashes reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Lane departure | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Honda Clarity.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda CLARITY FUEL CELL 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 Honda CLARITY PLUG-IN HYBRID 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Honda Clarity version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity FCV Automatic (A1) | 68 | 67 | 68 | – |
| Clarity Plug-in Hybrid 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 44 | 40 | 42 | $1,600 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.