Recall 20V326 covers 128 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Plug-In Hybrid, and Electric vehicles for rear seat belt locking defects. Free dealer repair.
Honda is recalling 128 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, and Clarity Electric vehicles because the rear seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism can fail to lock as intended. In a crash, the belt can fail to properly restrain the occupant and increase injury risk; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat belt set in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, and Clarity Electric holds a rear passenger in place during a stop or crash. The belt feeds through a retractor, which lets the webbing move during normal use. Its webbing sensor is the part that locks the belt when the belt is pulled out quickly.
On affected vehicles, the problem starts inside the rear seat belt retractor. Tooling used to make the retractor was adjusted during a summer production shutdown. That process bent the pawl spring, a small spring-loaded part inside the retractor, and left the webbing sensor inoperative. With the sensor inoperative, the belt webbing does not lock the way it is designed to lock.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal, latch normally, and still fail to lock as intended when the webbing sensor is needed.
Who's affected?
Covers all 3 Clarity powertrain variants for 2019, with rear seat belt parts identified by seating position.
| 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2019 Honda Clarity Electric | seat belt |
| Units affected | 128 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2019 Honda Clarity model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the rear seat belt can fail to restrain the occupant properly, increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, use every seat belt as designed and schedule the dealer inspection soon so Honda can replace the assembly if needed. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, or Clarity Electric is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free rear seat belt inspection and replacement, as needed, for the locking mechanism that does not lock as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V326 when you call.
- Keep rear-seat passengers in another seating position with a working seat belt until the dealer completes the inspection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the rear seat belt assembly production dates on the affected 2019 Clarity models. If an assembly is covered by the recall, the dealer replaces it. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Honda lists a general reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for a related rear seat belt repair before the recall notice. Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with repair paperwork and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 4, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| July 24, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 24, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 24, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V326?
Recall 20V326 covers 128 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, and Clarity Electric vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies that can fail to lock as intended. Honda dealers inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates and replace affected assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, or Clarity Electric is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Honda is included in recall 20V326. If it is, call a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the rear seat belt inspection under recall Z7L. The dealer replaces affected rear seat belt assemblies for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assemblies and replace affected assemblies free of charge. The recall repair is handled through a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 20V326?
The safety risk is weaker occupant restraint in a crash. If the rear seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism does not lock as intended, the belt can fail to properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
When did Honda begin this recall repair?
Honda began the recall repair on July 24, 2020. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference Honda recall number Z7L, then schedule the inspection with a franchised Honda dealer if their VIN is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V326000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V326 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V326000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →