2020 Honda Passport Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2020 Honda Passport has 100 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 50, and 10 recalls, ranking 4th worst of 7 model years with a Caution verdict. Collision Avoidance & Cameras (35%) and Electrical System (30%) issues dominate owner reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #4 of 7 Passport years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 100
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19.5 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2020 Honda Passport problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras35 (35%)
- Electrical System30 (30%)
- Engine19 (19%)
- Other11 (11%)
- Brakes9 (9%)
- Lane Departure9 (9%)
- Fuel System5 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Infotainment screens go black or shut down mid-drive, sometimes taking backup camera and speaker function with them.
- Infotainment speakers crackle or pop loudly, sometimes worsening under braking or over road bumps.
- Honda Sensing radar and collision-avoidance system falsely detects objects and brakes the vehicle hard at highway speeds.
- Cruise control unexpectedly drops from highway speed down to near-stop without driver input.
- Plastic fuel tank has developed leaks or punctures reported by owners at low mileage.
2020 Honda Passport recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
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.
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.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
2020 Honda Passport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Passport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Honda Passport reliable?
- NHTSA lists 100 complaints and 10 recalls for the 2020 Passport, giving it a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among the 7 model years with data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Passport?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 35% of complaints and Electrical System issues make up 30%, with median failure mileage of 8,000 and 4,600 miles respectively.
- Does the 2020 Honda Passport have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 Passport, covering areas including airbags, fuel system, side-view mirrors, electrical software, and tire curing defects.
- How does the 2020 Passport compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 50 is lower than the 2019 (100) and 2021 (83) models, which are both rated Avoid, but higher than the 2022 and 2024 models, which are rated Best.