Honda Passport electrical problems, 2019–2026
194 of the 743 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Passport 2019–2026 name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). The loudest years: 2019 (87), 2020 (31), 2021 (26). Filed under the same heading across these years: 7 manufacturer bulletins, 2 recall campaigns. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Honda Passport electrical problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the electrical system | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 19% | — | 3 TSBs | the year → |
| 2025 | 16 | 40% | — | 1 TSB | the year → |
| 2024 | 3 | 18% | — | 3 TSBs | the year → |
| 2023 | 5 | 13% | — | 23 TSBs | the year → |
| 2022 | 14 | 23% | — | 33 TSBs | the year → |
| 2021 | 26 | 18% | — | 34 TSBs | the year → |
| 2020 | 31 | 30% | — | 44 TSBs · 2 recalls | the year → |
| 2019 in depth | 87 | 31% | 5k | 66 TSBs · 2 recalls | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the electrical system. Nothing here is a rate.
When the electrical complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2019: 10 · 2020: 30 · 2021: 5 · 2022: 21 · 2023: 22 · 2024: 15 · 2025: 32 · 2026: 59
Across the model years, half of the 58 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 2,000 and 17,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The infotainment system fails while using airplay, causing navigation, audio, bluetooth failure and the rear camera goes out as well. When trying to reboot by turning off the car, the engine stays off but the info system runs darkly in the background. Battery died overnight.
Infotainment displayed 'network connection lost.' system and dashboard digital console rebooted while driving. This includes speedometer, navigation, and fuel gauge
While at a stoplight with traffic behind me, my Honda quit and couldn't be moved out of road, or restarted for service. No warning on dashboard or lights to let me know what problem was. It went through every error in the system!
With the Idle-Stop activated, the engine shut down while stopped at a red light. However, when I disengaged the brake and tried to push the gas pedal to start, the car did not restart. It went "dead." I had to attempt to restart the car, and it took multiple attempts to get it to restart.
Owned the 2021 Honda Passport for 4 years and have had multiple issues over that time. 1st. Electrical issues. Randomly while driving the center/head unit will continuously restart on a loop until vehicle is turned off and turned back on. 2nd. The speakers make crackling noises randomly while driving.
What is on file about the electrical system, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 20V440000 ModerateJul 28, 2020 · 499,344 vehicles
- 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."
- 20V439000 ModerateJul 28, 2020 · 607,786 vehicles
- 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."
7 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading, any model year
- Apr 7, 2026
- 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.
- Apr 3, 2026
- 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
- Nov 7, 2025
- Service Bulletin - The wireless charger starts charging the phone and then stops charging, even when the phone remains in the correct position on the charger due to software specifications that can cause some phones to have issues charging.
- Aug 7, 2025
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 Passport Blacks, TrailSports & 2019-2022 Pilots with a customer complaint of the taillight and/or brake light being inoperative. Vehicles may also have the A6 10A or C27 7.5A fuse blown. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of
- Aug 4, 2025
- Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit. The vehicle may also have DTC B2B05-92 CAN Gateway error stored due to the dealership’s wi-fi settings.
- Jan 30, 2025
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, or flashing. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- Jan 17, 2025
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, or flashing. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the Honda Passport
Source: the same filesEvery system, every model year: Honda Passport problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Honda Passport years have the most electrical complaints?
2019, 87; 2020, 31; 2021, 26. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2025 (40%).
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the Honda Passport?
Yes — 2 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 20V440000 (2020), 20V439000 (2020). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do electrical problems show up on the Honda Passport?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 6,000 miles across the model years; half of them between 2,000 and 17,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?
Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.