2019 Honda Clarity Electric, 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Recall: Seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended
NHTSA campaign 20V326000 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 4, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Honda vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V326000 (manufacturer number Z7L). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.