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2026 Honda Passport

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+14 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 1, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 52 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Honda Passport, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and steering categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V424000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION:REAR

Jul 1, 2026
3,933 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
The risk: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number OOYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Steering
Filed Aug 11, 2026

The steering wheel clicks when turning. Purchase dealership did nothing. 2nd Honda dealer ship replaced the clock spring and steering column. Helped for a day then the noise returned. Additionally, there’s a dead spot when turning. It feels like a pause and the the vehicle takes a minute to catch up. Very unnerving.

NHTSA ID
11756372
Incident
May 11, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 8, 2026

PASSPORT 10 SPEED HARSH SHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS. DOES NOT SHIFT FROM LOWER GEARS SMOOTHLY. ENGINE REVS BETWEEN GEARS. IT'S A HYDRAULYIC SHIFT FLARE. IN ADDITION, HARSH DOWNSHIFTING AND ABRUPT DECELERATION WHEN LIFTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL.

NHTSA ID
11755655
Incident
Jan 27, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the wheel alignment was required due to an off-center steering wheel. The contact stated that on the second day of ownership, the vehicle shuddered, jerked, lurched, and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights were illuminated during the transmission failure. Additionally, the multi-view camera system malfunctioned while driving, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the transmission and the camera system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the transmission failure recurred within five minutes of retrieving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. A district manager informed the contact that the transmission function was related to the adaptive learning and might be resolved with continued driving. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to accept responsibility for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190.

NHTSA ID
11755279
Incident
Apr 7, 2026
Mileage
190 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 4, 2026

The vehicle’s software can’t be updated due to a well known long standing error. This could effect safety systems, I was told that my car has four updates (dealer)which can’t download/install due to this OTA problems. Whats worse is that Hondas engineers looked at my vehicle’s systems and reported no pending updates. Short story, this has been years of errors that Honda can’t fix. Dealer said that repairs could potentially “brick” my vehicle.

NHTSA ID
11754870
Incident
Apr 15, 2026
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Aug 4, 2026

I was driving approximately 70 MPH, on a freeway in rain; I moved to the passing lane to go around a semi-truck. Spray from the semi was heavy but I could still see the road. Suddenly, the car brakes engaged very strongly. We were jolted forward in our seats. Had a car been following me, that driver may not have had time to brake himself. I believe the dash flashed a large braking sign. It only happened once. I'm reporting it to the dealer tomorrow for the first time.

NHTSA ID
11754813
Incident
Dec 28, 2025
Visibility
Filed Aug 1, 2026

On July 31, 2026, we we're driving north on interstate 81 in northeastern Pennsylvania when a small rock flew up from another vehicle striking the windshield and creating a small star-shaped crack in the windshield.

NHTSA ID
11754206
Incident
Jul 31, 2026
Visibility
Filed Aug 1, 2026

On June 29, 2026, we were driving on interstate 87 near the Albany airport when a small rock struck my car windshield which caused a small, star-shaped crack on the driver's side of my windshield. I took the car immediately to a Safelite location near the Albany airport to try and have the star repaired at their facility however the effort failed and turned the small star shape into a one foot crack going across the windshield. It was eventually replaced at another Safelite the following week.

NHTSA ID
11754204
Incident
Jun 29, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Jul 30, 2026

My 2026 Honda Passport has experienced two separate “phantom breaking” events while I was driving on clear roadways without any other traffic. Both events occurred while driving with cruise control set at 35 mph.

NHTSA ID
11753670
Incident
Jul 29, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

AATS30566

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.

A30610

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Over the Air - System updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. Information about the various software releases can be found in this document. Use Audio system Version: 8A050-3BM-A015

ATI&03092026903

STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Passport with a customer complaint of the roof rail component(s) being visibly loose, deformed, warped or mis-set. Deformity or mis-set conditions may also cause wind or flapping noises. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

ATI&02232026903

STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2026 Passport with a customer complaint of the roof rail component(s) being visibly loose, deformed, warped or mis-set. Deformity or mis-set conditions may also cause wind or flapping noises. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

A25-075

STRUCTURE:BODY

Service Bulletin - Customers have experienced rattle or vibration noise coming from behind the center display area of the dashboard while defrost is on high fan speed due to vent duct parts moving and contacting each other when defrost fan speed is on high, making a rattling noise. This condition happens most frequently when ambient temperatures are at or below freezing.

AA29051

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit. The vehicle may also have DTC B2B05-92 CAN Gateway error stored due to the dealership’s wi-fi settings.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda Passport by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026Viewing521043.5
2025290144.1
2024151156.0
2023355269.9
2022564360.7
20211337368.1
20209310365.3
201927210363.1
2002232356.4
20011343357.6
20001021245.6
19992283361.5
19982296562.4
1997560035.7
1996410041.6
1995601044.9
1994364162.8
1981100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.