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2023 Honda Passport Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Honda Passport has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Honda Passport, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2023 Honda Passport owner complaints

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Passport, describing incidents dated April 12, 2023 to October 3, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Forward Collision Avoidance 12 complaints
  • Service Brakes 10 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 9 complaints
  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Engine 5 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints

Of the 40 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 40 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11769419 · Filed

    The sunroof spontaneously shattered while I was driving approximately 75 mph on M-113. The roof was tilted open. There was no vehicle immediately around me, no truck, no apparent road debris or impact, and the weather was dry and approximately 58°F. The glass shattered into the passenger compartment…

  • ODI #11765805 · Filed

    Reporting a front windshield that is wavy and affects visibility for shorter passengers like the average woman. Makes objects blurry especially when sunny. Bought car used so out of warranty. Online research shows there are many people experiencing this problem.

  • ODI #11762763 · Filed

    I purchased the 2023 Honda Passport used with 47,500ish miles. It came with a factory 60,000 5-year powertrain warranty. The ONLY reason i paid cash for this vehicle. At 49,900 miles, the engine developed a subtle engine knock. At 50,460 miles, engine has clearly audible knock at idle - 2,000 RPM in…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2023 Honda Passport in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Rear Suspension Components May Fail

NHTSA #26V365000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 965,561 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign AOU, AOT · Vehicles built through January 5, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Fuel Leak from Fuel Filler Pipe Separation

NHTSA #24V900000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice

Reported November 27, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 205,760 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign OKM · Owners notified January 7, 2025 · Vehicles built February 15, 2023 – May 13, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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 nhtsa.gov.

Improperly Secured Ball Joint in Steering Gearbox

NHTSA #24V184000 · Steering — Rack and Pinion · NHTSA notice

Reported March 7, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 245 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign LHY · Owners notified April 11, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly

NHTSA #23V458000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported June 29, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 124,077 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign VEU, AEV, ZET · Owners notified August 7, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #23V431000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice

Reported June 15, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 1,209,673 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign EEL, ZEM, SFC · Owners notified July 24, 2023

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Other Honda Passport model years

Check your 2023 Honda Passport VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Honda Passport at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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