2026 Honda Passport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (10) · Steering (8) · Visibility/Wiper (7)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2026-07-01 · campaign 26V424000 · 3,933 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-14 · ATI&09142026903 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2026-2027 passports with a customer complaint of a noise coming from the exhaust while driving. the noise can be described as rattling, grinding, scraping, whining, humming, buzzing, etc. to better understand the cause of
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-11 · ATI&09102026901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2026-2027 passports with a customer complaint of a noise coming from the exhaust while driving. the noise can be described as rattling, grinding, scraping, whining, humming, buzzing, etc. to better understand the cause of
Electrical System 2026-04-07 · AATS30566 · Other
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.
Electrical System 2026-04-03 · A30610 · Over The Air
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
Structure:body 2026-03-09 · ATI&03092026903 · Other
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 caus
Structure:body 2026-02-23 · ATI&02232026903 · Other
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 caus
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-17 · Unknown Or Other“the driver-side rear roof rail housing/bracket on my 2026 honda passport is loose. the affected section is exposed to wind while the vehicle is moving. the roof rail component has already been replaced once, but the replacement component is noticeably looser and appears to fit worse than the original component that was previously installed. the iss…”
2026-10-11 · Unknown Or Other“purchased vehicle november 27th, 2025 took car to the carwash after owning a few months and noticed after the car wash the paint was chipping. took to dealership was told "oh those are door dings or something to that effect", filed with honda was told basically the same thing. so, started doing research and came across the nhtsa website to file a c…”
2026-10-11 · Unknown Or Other“like many others have reported on the internet, i am now seeing the tt04 message on the dashboard inidicating that a software update was interrupted and i must see the dealer. this is concerning in that this bug has been reported for years and honda has failed to find a solution. what exactly is not working in the car with a failed update? what mu…”
2026-10-10 · Wheels“i bought the 2026 honda passport trailsport new with 300 dealer miles on it. from the very beginning there was a loud thump in the rear when going over speed bumps. i took it to the dealer i bought it from and they said they could not repeat the sound. i took it to another honda dealer and test drove with the manager over speed bumps where the s…”
2026-10-05 · Electrical System:wiring · 590 mi“the contact owns a 2026 honda passport. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ignition warning light illuminated and the message "keyless access failure” was displayed with the tpms warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring and connectors in the da…”
2026-10-04 · Seats“there is a defect issue with the driver's seat in this vehicle that is causing me to become distracted while driving. from the first time i sat in the vehicle, the driver’s seat produces a hard, localized pressure, like a bar or box, under the rear of the seat cushion that presses into my tailbone and the back of the seat bones. this is not delaye…”
2026-09-22 · Service Brakes“vehicle: 2026 honda passport vin: [xxx] mileage at time of most recent incident: ~16,795 miles dealer(s): garcia honda, albuquerque, nm (selling dealer); honda of santa fe (servicing dealer) complaint narrative: i am experiencing recurring electrical system failures and brake-related warning malfunctions in my 2026 honda passport that have requir…”
2026-09-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car in question is a 2026 honda passport trailsport elite that i purchased in august of 2026 -- and that i'm now thinking of selling! occasionally when accelerating from a stopped position the acceleration will hesitate for a full second, followed by a slight herky jerky motion. this presents a dangerous situation --- particularly when turning …”
2026-09-18 · Exterior Lighting“cracks appeared on my headlight lens, some all the way through. its a condition called crazing. honda refuses to replace saying that i damaged them, which i haven't. if it rains hard, water can enter causing a short , headlights going out or a short causing a fire.…”
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other“i just bought the brand new vehicle about a month and a half ago. went on a vacation in [xxx] national [xxx]. i was cruising along xxx in [xxx], smooth highway, no one near me, great weather, and all of a sudden, there was a huge boom sound so loud, and glass fell down on me, i looked up and my sunroof had exploded and shattered, while the shade wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.