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2021 Honda Passport Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — runs 4.8× the fleet median for that category across the 228 model-years tracked on this site.
127Complaints
7Recalls
10Crashes
0Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (26% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints here are 4.8× the median for that category across the 228 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking33 · 26%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings21 · 16.5%not available
Engine20 · 15.7%not available
Power Train20 · 15.7%not available
Service Brakes20 · 15.7%RecalledRecall 23V458000
Electrical System20 · 15.7%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE20 · 15.7%
POWER TRAIN20 · 15.7%
SERVICE BRAKES20 · 15.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 15.7%
Unspecified / other10 · 7.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 4.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4 · 3.1%
AIR BAGS4 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 127 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior

NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · 2023 · reported 03/16/2023

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · 2023 · reported 06/15/2023

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · 2023 · reported 06/29/2023

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“My automati braking has repeatedly malfunctioned and deployed emergency braking when no other vehicle is in the front of mine”NHTSA complaint 11648143 — filed 03/13/2025 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Passport. The contact stated while driving at 22 MPH, "The Collision Mitigation Braking System" warning message illuminated. The contact…”NHTSA complaint 11634919 — filed 01/08/2025 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“The automatic emergency brake system will randomly activate despite there being nothing in the way, no car in front, and no obstruction. It causes the…”NHTSA complaint 11622119 — filed 10/26/2024 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Passport?

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues are the most-reported category, cited in 33 of 127 NHTSA complaints (26%), followed by forward collision avoidance: warnings (21), engine (20), power train (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Passport have?

127 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Honda Passport have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V174000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Honda Passport's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.