Honda
Clarity
Honda Clarity: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2017–2021
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Clarity Fuel Cell2016–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2016–2021 |
| Electric motor | Fuel cell-powered 103 kW |
| Electric range | 589 km (EPA) |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Length | 4,895 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,875 kg |
| Assembly | Takanezawa Plant, Takanezawa, Japan (2017–2018 models) Sayama, Japan (2019–2021 models) |
FCX Clarity2008–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–2014 |
| Electric motor | Fuel cell-powered 100 kW |
| Transmissions | Single Speed, Direct Drive |
| Electric range | 386 km (EPA) |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm |
| Length | 4,834 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,600 kg |
| Assembly | Takanezawa Plant, Takanezawa, Japan |
| Designer | Sachito Fujimoto |
Clarity Electric
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 20172019 |
| Model years | 20172019 |
| Electric motor | 120 kW |
| Electric range | 143 km |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Length | 4,895 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,825 kg |
| Assembly | Sayama, Japan |
Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 20172021 |
| Model years | 20182021 |
| Engines | 77 kW 1.5 L Honda LEB-series i-VTEC I4 |
| Electric motor | 135 kW AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Honda direct drive system called e-CVT |
| Drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 17 kWh |
| Electric range | 76 km (all-electric) 547 km (combined) |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Length | 4,915 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,838 kg |
| Assembly | Sayama, Japan |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2017–2021 | Hydrogen fuel cell | Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | Hydrogen |
| 2017–2019 | Electric motor | Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | Electricity |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km | 77 km |
| 2017–2019 | Electric motor · Single-speed · Front-wheel drive | 18.4–18.6 kWh/100 km | 16.7–16.8 kWh/100 km | 20.4–20.5 kWh/100 km | 143 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2017–2021 |
| Powertrains | Plug-in hybrid, Hydrogen fuel cell, Electric |
| Engine displacement | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Single-speed |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) and electricity, Hydrogen, Electricity |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 135kW AC PMSM; 120 kW AC PMSM |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,888 L |
| Electric range (EPA) | 143 km |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2017–2021 |