Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 6, 2020
Honda 2019 Clarify Electric: Seat Belts May Not Restrict Occupant in Crash
Honda is recalling 2019 Clarify Electric vehicles with rear seat belts that may not lock properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Honda for free replacement.
“Honda 2019 Clarify Electric: Seat Belts May Not Restrict Occupant in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223955-honda-2019-clarify-electric-seat-belts-may-not-restrict-occupant. Based on NHTSA recall #20V326000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V326000).
Honda recalled 2019 Clarity Electric, Fuel Cell, and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles for seat belt defects, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 6, 2020. The agency announced the recall because the rear seat belts may not properly restrain occupants during a crash.
How to tell if you have it
Honda Clarity Electric, 2019
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, 2019
Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, 2019
What to do
Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, replacing assemblies as necessary free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The hazard
The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA has received four owner complaints for the 2019 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, with two mentioning crashes and three reporting injuries.
Context
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 245 other recalls on record since November 18, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Hyundai Genesis G90 seat belt recall (April 6, 2026), the Toyota Highlander seat belt recall (December 17, 2025), and the Ford Expedition seat belt recall (May 27, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Honda Clarify Electric has a rear seat belt assembly with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The recall began July 24, 2020.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free seat belt assembly replacement.
Get Replacement
Honda will replace the rear seat belt assembly at no cost if it needs repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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