2020 Honda Passport Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 35 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2020 Honda Passport, 35% of all complaints for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles. One crash has been linked to this area, and two related recalls (23V431000 and 20V440000) touch camera and software issues.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 35
- 35% of 100
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Forward collision warning and CMBS brake alerts trigger falsely on two-lane roads when oncoming traffic is present, even with no actual collision risk.
- Adaptive cruise control sometimes fails to slow for stopped traffic ahead, then brakes abruptly and lights up warning indicators.
- CMBS activates full braking with no vehicle or obstruction in front, in some cases while driving and while other cars are behind, creating a rear-end collision risk.
- The windshield-mounted camera sensor can fail suddenly, disabling the entire Honda Sensing suite including lane keeping, auto high-beams, and collision warning.
- On startup, multiple Honda Sensing systems (adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance) show error messages and become unusable until the car is restarted, sometimes more than once.
- In cold weather, the camera used for braking, LKAS, and ACC reportedly shorts out, disabling these safety systems.
When 2020 Honda Passport collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 10, 2020, latest Sep 7, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Honda Passport
- NHTSA 23V431000Jun 15, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,209,673 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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.
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.
- NHTSA 20V440000Jul 28, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras499,344 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Passport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Passport's collision avoidance and camera systems?
- NHTSA lists 35 complaints in this area for the 2020 Passport, which is 35% of all 100 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to these camera and collision avoidance problems?
- Yes. Two related recalls exist: 23V431000, covering a faulty MOST communication cable connector, and 20V440000, covering incorrect central network software programming that can delay safety features.
- At what mileage do these problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 8,000 miles.
- Did any of these complaints involve a crash?
- NHTSA data shows one crash associated with the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Passport, with no reported fires or injuries.
- How does the 2020 Passport compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2020 Passport's 35% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2019 (22%), 2022 (25%), 2023 (31%), 2024 (12%), and 2025 (8%), but slightly below 2021 (36%).