Every 2023 Honda Passport recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 26V365000
Apr 6, 2026Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
- Risk
- Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V365000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V900000
Nov 27, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe and Cap
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Passport and 2023-2025 Pilot vehicles. The fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may separate, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel filler neck tube and pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OKM.
Full recall details for 24V900000 →Steering · NHTSA 24V184000
Jul 3, 2024Steering:Rack and Pinion
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
Full recall details for 24V184000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V458000
Jun 29, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
- Risk
- Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Full recall details for 23V458000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V431000
Jun 15, 2023Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Full recall details for 23V431000 →
2023 Honda Passport complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Passport, reporting 3 crashes, 7 injuries. Honda has issued at least 77 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance15
- Service Brakes9
- Unknown Or Other9
- Lane Departure6
- Electrical System5
- Engine5
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (23)
- Structure (12)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (10)
- Back Over Prevention (9)
- Visibility (9)
- Service Brakes (8)
Read Honda Passport owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 Honda Passport
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Passport. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“these cars require a seat calibration after a deer collision. they say your seat sensors are shot and want $900 to fix your seat and recalibrate the system. they also say your passenger airbags will not work without fixing the seat. pure safety for ransome.”
2023 HONDA PASSPORTJul 27, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753116
Crash
“The push button gearshifting. I have accidentally hit reverse about 100 times since I've owned this car in six months. It ended up in a rear end collision with a parked car. Then when I tried to drive forward, I backed up again.”
2023 HONDA PASSPORTJan 26, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11713498
Injury reported
“On 11 Apr 2025, I was driving my 2023 Honda Passport at night on a toll road in clear weather when my infant son began screaming in distress. I pulled over onto the shoulder, partially onto a dirt area with bushes for more space.”
2023 HONDA PASSPORTApr 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11654865
Crash
“On this day it was approximately 5:45AM my 2023 Honda Passport indicated to Brake in the dash then proceeded to snatch me into a curb at 50 MPH. I have since taken it back to the dealership where they can not diagnose the problem. I have contacted Honda Corp. which they haven't been able to help.”
2023 HONDA PASSPORTApr 8, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11581670
“The sunroof spontaneously shattered while I was driving approximately 75 mph on M-113. The roof was tilted open.”
2023 HONDA PASSPORTOct 6, 2026 · MI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769419
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