Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 18, 2019
Honda 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell Water Pump Recall: Risk of Stalling
Honda recalls certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles due to water pump failure that can cause stalling and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free water pump replacements.
A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Honda is recalling specific 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles because internal corrosion may cause the water pump to fail, potentially leading to vehicle stalling and increased crash risk. Affected owners should contact Honda for a free water pump replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224981-honda-2018-clarity-fuel-cell-water-pump-recall-risk-of.
“Honda 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell Water Pump Recall: Risk of Stalling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224981-honda-2018-clarity-fuel-cell-water-pump-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #19V315000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V315000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 18, 2019, that Honda is recalling certain 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicles due to a potential water pump failure. Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, 2017-2018
What to do
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.
The hazard
A failure of the water pump can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of crash. Internal components may corrode and cause the water pump to fail.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has 245 other recalls on file since November 18, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a 2026-10-08 Honda CR-V Hybrid recall for tire kit cap detachment, a 2026-10-01 Honda VT750 recall for fuel pump failure, and a 2026-09-04 Honda Odyssey air bag recall. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-08-04 Toyota Lexus RC fuel pump recall, a 2026-09-06 Ford Focus fuel system recall, and a 2026-03-27 KTM RC 390 speed control recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell model. The recall began on June 10, 2019, and applies to vehicles purchased between 2017 and 2018.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a water pump replacement.
Get Water Pump Replacement
Honda will replace the water pump at no cost once your vehicle is confirmed affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 53 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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