2021 Honda Clarity FCVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Hydrogen FCV | 68 | 67 | 68 | $0 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 1.8 barrels
Specifications
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Induction Type
- PEM
- Fuel Type
- Hydrogen
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $990/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $1,314/yrHIGHEST | +$324 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $858/yrLOWEST | $-132 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $912/yr | $-78 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $998/yr | +$8 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $995/yr | +$5 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,233/yr | +$243 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,019/yr | +$29 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $958/yr | $-32 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $981/yr | $-9 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 68 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Clarity FCV. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), steering and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Honda Clarity FCV problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.