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Fuel Filler Neck Separation (Fuel Leak / Fire Risk) — Recall 24V900 (2023)
fuel smell; fuel leak; reduced fuel range; fuel filler or fuel tank recall
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2019-2023 Honda Passport: 16 NHTSA recalls — 3 camera failures, 2 fuel pump stalls, brake & steering defects. Know your California lemon law rights.
You bought the Honda Passport because it promised the winning combination that Honda's mid-size SUV lineup has always delivered: a capable, spacious vehicle backed by one of the most reliable names in the industry. The 2019-2023 Passport — Honda's reborn five-seat SUV, sharing the Pilot 4G's platform, the J35Y6 3.5-liter V6, and a new 9-speed automatic — looked like the answer. Wider stance, proper off-road ability, composed highway manners, and the full Honda Sensing safety suite as standard equipment.
What Honda did not advertise was the Passport's remarkable parade of NHTSA recall campaigns: sixteen separate campaigns across just five model years, spanning missing structural welds (19V784), three distinct rearview camera failures (20V439, 20V440, 23V431), two separate low-pressure fuel pump stall recalls (21V215, 23V858), airbag sensor defects (24V064, 26V332), a brake booster misassembly (23V458), a steering gearbox that can detach and cause complete loss of steering (24V184), and a fuel filler neck that can separate and leak fuel (24V900). As of mid-2026, two additional campaigns remain open with notifications expected imminently — the rear subframe corrosion recall (26V365) and a second airbag sensor recall (26V332).
Beyond the formal recalls, Passport owners document a consistent set of non-recalled defects: Honda Sensing phantom brake applications that trigger near-crashes on curved roads, harsh shifting and gear-hunting from the 9-speed automatic that some owners experienced from delivery, infotainment displays that black out mid-drive, and — shared with the Pilot and Odyssey siblings — the J35Y6 VCM engine's oil consumption from carbon-fouled piston rings. The Passport's defect record is not the picture Honda's reliability reputation promises. California buyers who have cycled through multiple dealer visits for any of these issues deserve to know their rights.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
fuel smell; fuel leak; reduced fuel range; fuel filler or fuel tank recall
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 19V784 (NHTSA campaign 19V784000) covered 2019 Passport vehicles with incomplete welds on the front frame upper members, causing a FMVSS noncompliance. Honda's remedy included a vehicle repurchase offer where welds could not be corrected — an unusually strong manufacturer concession. Under Song-Beverly, an owner who received the repurchase offer but was steered toward a repair instead may still have a buyback claim if the structural defect recurred or was incompletely remedied.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds, free of charge. If the vehicle is identified as missing welds, the dealer will offer to repurchase the vehicle or provide a similar replacement vehicle. Owner notification began November 6 2019. Owners may contact Hond
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 20V067000 addressed an erasable ink defect on the GVWR/GAWR certification label on 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles. The label carries federally required weight-rating information; its absence causes an FMVSS noncompliance. While the defect is not a drivability issue, a dealer repair order documenting multiple visits to address this recall — including wait time for parts — counts toward Song-Beverly's 'reasonable number of attempts' threshold when combined with other covered defects.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is B6T.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 20V439000 addressed incorrect instrument panel control module software on 2019-2020 Passport vehicles, causing the backup camera and critical gauges (speedometer, oil pressure) to go dark simultaneously. A non-displaying rearview camera creates a direct rear-over risk and is a federal FMVSS 111 noncompliance. Owners who brought their vehicle in for this camera blackout before the recall remedy was available, only to be sent home without repair, may count those pre-remedy visits toward Song-Beverly's repair-attempt tally.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, 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 T89.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 20V440000 targeted a separate root cause from 20V439: incorrect central network software that delayed or prevented the backup camera image from appearing on 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Honda offered an owner-performed OTA software download or a dealer update free of charge. Owners who experienced recurring camera blackouts after the OTA update — a pattern documented in NHTSA complaints — may have a viable Song-Beverly claim if two or more unsuccessful repair attempts are documented on repair orders.
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
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 21V165000 required dealers to inspect and replace all four Continental tires on 2019-2020 Passport vehicles due to an over-cure manufacturing defect that could lead to tread separation at highway speeds. Parts availability delays were reported by some owners. Any Passport owner who was told parts were unavailable and drove on noncompliant tires for an extended period should document that out-of-service time, as extended unavailability of recall remedy can count toward Song-Beverly's 30-day out-of-service threshold.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.
engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall
Recall 21V215000 covered a subset of 2019 Passport vehicles for impeller cracking in the low-pressure fuel pump, causing engine stall at highway speeds — a serious loss-of-drive safety risk. This recall was an expansion of 20V314; some 2019 Passport owners received the remedy under 21V215 only to experience stall recurrence before the broader 23V858 expansion. Multiple stall events across separate dealer visits, each attributed to the same root cause, are strong Song-Beverly predicate facts.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 21V932000 addressed a hood latch striker that could separate and allow the hood to open while driving on 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline. An unexpectedly open hood at highway speed constitutes a direct crash risk. Owners who experienced the hood opening event prior to or following the recall remedy, or who had the hood latch replaced only to have the new component fail, have a strong basis for a Song-Beverly claim due to the direct safety consequence of a non-repair.
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 23V174000 covered 2020-2022 Passport vehicles for side-view mirror glass that could detach due to improperly bonded heating pads, creating a road debris hazard and reducing rearward visibility below federal standards. Owner notification was mailed January 2024. Owners who drove the 2020-2022 Passport through multiple winters before the recall was issued — and who may have experienced partial or full mirror glass separation — can use documented repair orders and incident photos to establish the defect's existence under Song-Beverly, even without a prior dealer diagnosis.
Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 23V431000 identified a faulty MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) coaxial cable connector as the root cause of backup camera failures on 2019-2023 Passport vehicles — a distinct hardware defect from the two earlier software-based camera recalls (20V439, 20V440). Many owners had already been through camera repair under the earlier recalls; 23V431 reset the clock. Owners who had three or more camera-related dealer visits across the three recalls have an especially clear Song-Beverly case for a defect not repaired within a reasonable number of attempts.
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.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
Recall 23V458000 addressed an improperly assembled tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster and master cylinder on 2021-2023 Passport vehicles, which could cause reduced braking effectiveness or unexpected braking events. Both outcomes represent direct crash risk. Owners of 2021-2023 Passports who reported intermittent 'phantom' brake applications prior to the recall may have those pre-recall events counted toward Song-Beverly repair attempt tallies, because Honda had constructive notice of the defect.
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.
engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall
Recall 23V858000 was a further fleet-wide expansion of the LPFP defect, extending coverage to 2019-2021 Passport vehicles not remedied under 21V215 (itself an expansion of 20V314). Parts availability delays under the original recalls meant many owners waited months for a replacement fuel pump module. Owners who experienced stall events during those waiting periods, or who had the LPFP replaced more than once, have compelling Song-Beverly facts: a safety defect, multiple repair attempts, and documented out-of-service time.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
Recall 24V064000 covered faulty front passenger seat weight sensors on 2020-2021 Passport vehicles that could prevent the passenger airbag from deploying in a crash — a life-safety defect. Parts availability caused delays in completing repairs; notification was phased through 2024-2025. Non-deployment of a safety-critical restraint system is exactly the type of defect Song-Beverly is designed to address, and an owner whose vehicle went weeks or months without a functioning passenger airbag system during parts wait accumulates out-of-service time toward the statute's 30-day threshold.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. 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.
sticky steering; steering wheel feels stuck; increased steering effort; steering recall
Recall 24V184000 addressed a steering gearbox inner ball joint housing that could loosen and detach from the steering rack on 2023 Passport (and Ridgeline), causing sudden and complete loss of steering control. Loss of steering at speed is among the most severe safety defects a vehicle can have. Any 2023 Passport owner who experienced increased steering effort, clunking, or a 'sticky' wheel prior to the recall should document those dealer visits; pre-recall awareness visits count under Song-Beverly.
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.
fuel smell; fuel leak; reduced fuel range; fuel filler or fuel tank recall
Recall 24V900000 covered 2023-2024 Passport vehicles for separation of the fuel filler neck tube and pipe, allowing raw fuel to leak near heat sources — a direct fire ignition risk. Honda issued this recall in January 2025. For any 2023 Passport sold in California, a fuel-leak defect that creates fire risk is precisely the type of safety nonconformity that invokes Song-Beverly; if the dealer visit to diagnose or remedy the fuel leak produced a comeback, the owner has strong lemon-law predicate facts.
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.
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
Recall 26V332000 is a separate airbag seat weight sensor campaign covering 2019-2021 Passport (distinct from 24V064 which covered 2020-2021); notification letters are expected in July 2026. Owners who are waiting for this remedy — and whose airbag warning light remains on or whose SRS system is nonfunctional — are operating a vehicle with a known unrepaired safety defect. Time spent awaiting recall parts counts toward Song-Beverly's 30-day out-of-service threshold.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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, DO
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 26V365000 covers 2019-2023 Passport vehicles sold in 20 high-salt-use states for accelerated rear subframe corrosion that can compromise structural integrity. Notification letters are expected July 2026. California is not among the primary salt-belt states, but vehicles registered in covered states — or purchased used from covered-state dealers — qualify. The remedy (inspection plus reinforcement kit or replacement) is extensive and involves significant out-of-service time that can count under Song-Beverly.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Ho
transmission shifts hard between gears; jerky upshift at steady speed; transmission hunting for gear; hesitation from stop; transmission shudder; delayed acceleration; transmission failure at high mileage
Multiple NHTSA complaints document 2019-2023 Passport owners reporting harsh shift onset from delivery and multiple unsuccessful dealer visits ('dealer says it's normal'). Under Song-Beverly, if a dealer returns a vehicle without repair after two or more documented visits citing a transmission symptom — even under a 'TCM relearn' explanation — those visits count toward the reasonable-number-of-attempts threshold. Complete transmission failure at high mileage, when the symptom was reported early and not corrected, strengthens a Song-Beverly claim significantly.
TCM software calibration update via J2534 Rewrite (Honda HDS). Owner must complete approximately 500 miles of normal driving post-update for re-adaptation. If harsh shift persists after update, escalate to valve body inspection and potential replacement. Full transmission replacement documented in high-mileage failures.
Honda Sensing warning lights on; unexpected brake application with no obstacle; collision mitigation system brakes randomly; adaptive cruise control disabled; lane keep assist not working; road departure mitigation system fault; CMBS light; camera malfunction warning; all ADAS warnings illuminated simultaneously; steering wheel shakes during phantom brake; near-accident from unexpected braking
Honda Sensing phantom braking is a direct safety hazard — unexpected vehicle deceleration at highway speed can cause rear-end collisions with following traffic. NHTSA complaint narratives for 2019-2023 Passport include near-crashes caused by phantom CMBS activation. Under Song-Beverly, a defect that presents a safety risk and recurs after repair attempts is precisely the type of nonconformity the statute targets. If the dealer documents 'no fault found' (NFF) but the symptom reappears, California allows the owner to use symptom documentation, dash-camera video, and third-party inspection reports as evidence.
Front camera recalibration via Honda HDS ADAS calibration tool. If calibration does not clear fault codes, inspect camera connector for corrosion or poor seating. If camera unit tests failed, replace the multipurpose camera assembly (~$2,000-$2,500 dealer cost) and recalibrate. Post-repair road test to verify Honda Sensing function.
oil level drops between changes; oil consumption exceeds 1 qt per 1000 miles; spark plug fouling; engine uses oil; oil life monitoring resets early; engine ticking or knocking at low oil levels; blue smoke from exhaust; metal debris in oil drain plug (magnetic)
Excessive oil consumption in the J35Y6 VCM engine is an established defect pattern on the same engine family used in Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Acura MDX. A 2019 Passport owner who reports oil consumption to the dealer within the warranty period and is denied repair ('within spec') has grounds to challenge that determination with an independent oil consumption test. If the dealer's written repair orders reflect multiple complaints about low oil level or engine noise from oil starvation, those records are core Song-Beverly predicate facts.
Perform Honda oil consumption test (measure oil level at 0 miles, retest at 1,000 and 3,000 miles). If confirmed excessive, inspect pistons, piston pins, and rings. Remedy is piston/ring set replacement; in severe cases, short-block or engine replacement. Honda extended VCM oil consumption warranty to 8yr/125k mi on earlier J35Y platforms — owners should request goodwill coverage if symptoms appear before 8yr/125k mi.
touchscreen goes black randomly; infotainment screen freezes; display audio not responding; CarPlay drops connection; Apple CarPlay wireless disconnects; Android Auto cuts out; no backup camera on touchscreen; navigation unavailable; screen requires ignition cycle to restore; radio cuts out
A blacked-out infotainment display on the Passport 2G disables not only entertainment features but also the backup camera (an FMVSS 111-required safety function), navigation, and CarPlay. If a dealer repair order documents a backup camera non-display attributed to the Display Audio unit (rather than the MOST cable recall), that visit joins the three MOST-cable recall visits in the cumulative repair-attempt count. Owners with recurring blackouts across multiple dealer visits — including after the 23V431 recall remedy — have a strong multi-attempt pattern under Song-Beverly.
Display Audio software update via Honda HDS. If blackout persists, inspect FAKRA connector at the Display Audio unit for proper seating. For persistent failures, replace the Display Audio head unit. Wireless CarPlay drops may require separate firmware update for the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module.
air conditioning not blowing cold; A/C compressor leak; refrigerant leak; warm air from vents in summer; oil stain under front of vehicle; A/C compressor shaft seal failure; A/C stops working
A complete A/C failure at 15,000 miles on a vehicle still within its basic warranty period is a covered warranty repair. If the dealer denies warranty coverage claiming the compressor seal failure is 'owner abuse' or 'normal wear,' that denial is disputable and documented NHTSA complaints support the defect's existence. Two or more dealer visits for A/C failure within the warranty period, without a successful repair, count toward Song-Beverly's repair-attempt threshold.
A/C compressor replacement (shaft seal is not separately serviceable on this design). Refrigerant recharge following compressor swap. If refrigerant was fully expelled, inspect A/C system for moisture ingress and replace receiver/dryer as needed.
steering wheel shakes when braking; brake pedal pulsation; vibration during stopping; warped rotors; brake judder; rotor replacement at low mileage; brake vibration at highway speeds when braking
While brake rotor wear is generally a maintenance item, warping at 10,000-15,000 miles is outside the normal expectation for a $40,000+ SUV and may constitute a defect in material or workmanship under Honda's warranty. If a dealer documents the rotor warping complaint and then declines warranty coverage, that visit — combined with repeat brake judder complaints — can contribute to a Song-Beverly claim pattern, particularly when combined with other covered defects on the same vehicle.
Resurface (if within minimum thickness) or replace front brake rotors. Replace brake pads to matching specification. Some owners have found upgraded aftermarket rotors provide longer service life. Dealers may or may not warranty rotor replacement depending on mileage — documentation of the complaint at low mileage is critical.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
remedy available
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.
remedy available
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."
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
remedy available
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."
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent, removing the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.
remedy available
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Pilot and 2019 Passport vehicles. The front frame left and right side upper members may not have been welded completely to the unibody. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 219, "Windshield Zone Intrusion."
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act requires manufacturers to repair, replace, or repurchase a vehicle with a defect covered under the warranty if it substantially impairs use, value, or safety, and dealers cannot fix it within a reasonable number of attempts. California presumes lemon status if:
The Passport's profile makes the 30-day threshold reachable. Owners waiting for fuel pump parts (21V215, 23V858), airbag parts (26V332), or subframe kits (26V365) all accumulate qualifying out-of-service time.
The three camera recalls (20V439, 20V440, 23V431) matter here too: each is a different root cause for the same symptom. Dealer visits under each recall can be counted toward the same repair-attempt total.
Remedies include a full repurchase at original price minus a mileage offset, a replacement, or a cash settlement. Leased California Passports are also covered. This is general information, not legal advice.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
Honda dealers have a documented 'no fault found' pattern for Passport issues. Here is what to do when the dealer cannot replicate your complaint:
1. DEMAND WRITTEN COMPLAINT LANGUAGE — Insist the RO captures your exact words: 'Backup camera blank in reverse' is actionable; 'customer states camera issue' is not. Date, mileage, your description, and test-drive result must appear in writing.
2. CAPTURE VIDEO AT THE MOMENT OF FAILURE — For intermittent issues (phantom CMBS braking, harsh shift, display blackout), a dated phone video is your strongest evidence when the dealer says 'we drove it and couldn't replicate.'
3. REQUEST RECALL VIN SCREENING AT EVERY VISIT — Ask the advisor to check your VIN against open campaigns including 23V431 (MOST cable), 26V332 (airbag), and 26V365 (subframe). Parts-ordered wait time counts as Song-Beverly out-of-service days.
4. LOG EVERY OUT-OF-SERVICE DAY — Thirty cumulative dealer-custody days creates a statutory lemon presumption. Track every drop-off and pickup date in writing.
5. DOCUMENT TCM 'RELEARN' AS A REPAIR ATTEMPT — If the dealer responds to harsh shifting with 'we updated the TCM,' that is a repair attempt. The RO must document what software version was installed and what existed before.
6. GET AN INDEPENDENT ADAS CALIBRATION CHECK — For NFF on CMBS phantom braking, an independent ASE shop can run its own calibration verification. An out-of-spec finding contradicts the dealer's NFF and is admissible in a Song-Beverly proceeding.
Sixteen NHTSA recall campaigns in five model years is a notable figure for any vehicle — and the Passport's record is made more striking by the recurrence of rearview camera failure across three separate root causes and three separate recall campaigns. That pattern suggests Honda did not fully diagnose the camera system before launch. Add in two fuel pump stall recalls, a brake booster misassembly, and a 2023 steering gearbox that can completely detach, and the Passport's defect record warrants serious attention from any California owner with multiple dealer visits. The vehicle drives well when it is working. Getting it to stay working has been the challenge.
— The Margarian Law team
If your 2019-2023 Honda Passport has been to the dealer two or more times for a backup camera failure, harsh shifts, unexpected braking, or any other repeated defect, you may have rights under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases and offers a free case review. Bring your repair orders.
The 2019-2023 Honda Passport has been the subject of three separate NHTSA recall campaigns for backup camera failure — each with a different root cause. Recall 20V439 addressed incorrect instrument cluster software that caused the camera and gauges to go dark simultaneously. Recall 20V440 addressed different central network software that delayed or prevented the camera image. Recall 23V431 addressed a defective MOST coaxial cable connector — a hardware defect affecting 2019-2023 models. After 23V431, some owners still report display blackouts caused by a Display Audio unit software issue unrelated to the MOST cable. If your camera is going blank after the recall remedy, ask the dealer to specifically diagnose the Display Audio unit separately from the MOST cable. Document every visit with a dated repair order showing the symptom and what was or was not repaired. []
Unexpected braking on the 2019-2023 Passport — where the vehicle decelerates sharply with no obstacle ahead — is a documented Honda Sensing CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System) malfunction. It occurs when the forward-facing camera loses calibration or develops an internal fault, causing the system to 'see' a false obstacle. Triggering conditions include curved roads, oncoming headlights, shadows, and wet reflective pavement. NHTSA complaints for all five Passport 2G model years document the symptom with consistent language: multiple ADAS warning lights illuminate simultaneously, the vehicle brakes unexpectedly, and the steering wheel may pull or vibrate. Diagnosis typically reveals a camera fault code; remedy is camera recalibration and, if the unit has failed, replacement (which can cost $2,000-$2,500 out of warranty). If your Passport does this while under the manufacturer's warranty, document the visit with a repair order showing the exact symptom. []
The Honda 9-speed automatic transmission in the 2019-2023 Passport has a documented pattern of harsh upshifts, gear-hunting, and hesitation from a stop — reported by owners across all five model years in NHTSA complaint data. Honda's remedy is a TCM (transmission control module) software calibration update, after which approximately 500 miles of re-adaptation are needed. Many owners report the condition returning after the update, or never fully resolving. At higher mileages (80,000-100,000+ miles), some owners have experienced complete transmission failure requiring replacement. Dealers frequently describe the harsh shift as 'normal' or 'within spec,' which discourages repair orders — but documented warranty repair orders for transmission symptoms are critical if you later pursue a lemon-law claim. If your Passport shifts harshly, get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer performs only a TCM update or an oil change. []
As of mid-2026, the 2019-2023 Honda Passport has sixteen NHTSA recall campaigns. The most safety-significant include: three separate rearview camera failures (20V439, 20V440, 23V431); two low-pressure fuel pump stall recalls (21V215, 23V858); two front passenger airbag sensor recalls (24V064, 26V332); a brake booster misassembly causing reduced braking (23V458); a steering gearbox detachment causing loss of steering on 2023 models (24V184); and a fuel filler neck separation with fire risk on 2023-2024 models (24V900). Two additional recall notification letters (for the airbag 26V332 and rear subframe 26V365 campaigns) are expected in July 2026. To check whether your specific VIN is included in an open recall, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your 17-digit VIN. All recall repairs are free of charge at Honda dealerships. []
Yes — a 2019-2023 Honda Passport can qualify for California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act if a defect covered under Honda's warranty cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts, or if the vehicle is out of service for 30 or more cumulative days. The Passport's recall record creates multiple pathways to eligibility. Owners who experienced backup camera failures and brought the car in under recalls 20V439, 20V440, and 23V431 — three separate root causes for the same symptom — may already have three or more documented repair attempts for the same issue. Owners whose vehicles have been at the dealer awaiting parts for the fuel pump, airbag sensor, or subframe recalls accumulate out-of-service days that count toward the 30-day threshold. Eligibility depends on your specific repair history, documents, and vehicle year — a case review with repair orders in hand is the best way to assess your options. []
An engine stall while driving on a 2019-2021 Honda Passport is most likely related to the low-pressure fuel pump defect addressed by NHTSA recalls 21V215000 and 23V858000. The impeller inside the fuel pump can crack, interrupting fuel delivery and causing the engine to shut off without warning at any speed. After a stall event, the engine may restart after a cooling period or may not restart at all. Immediately after a stall, take these steps: (1) Move the vehicle safely to the shoulder. (2) Do not attempt multiple restart cycles in rapid succession — note exactly what happened, at what speed, and at what mileage. (3) Contact Honda Roadside Assistance at 1-800-465-2690. (4) When the vehicle is towed, ask the dealer to document the stall event on the repair order with your exact description and to check open recalls 21V215 and 23V858 against your VIN. (5) Keep copies of all repair orders. Multiple stall events after a recall remedy — or a stall while waiting for parts — is strong evidence for a Song-Beverly claim. []
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