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Buying a used 2021 Honda Passport? Check these 7 recalls first
Seven recalls, headlined by a critical brake failure risk recall. High-severity items: fuel pump stalling, a passenger seat sensor that can crack, a seat sensor tied to unintended airbag deployment, and rear frame rust-through. Side mirror glass and rearview camera are the minor ones. NHTSA lists 140 unverified owner complaints with ten crashes reported — the highest crash count among these Passports — led by forward collision avoidance, engine, electrical system and power train.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the brake recall repair was completed by VIN
- Test braking feel and pedal travel on the drive
- Ask about false automatic-braking or collision alerts
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Honda Passport
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic, Pilot and Acura MDX Brake Failure Risk | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura SUVs: rear frame can rust through | Structure | high |
| Honda SUVs and vans: side mirror glass can fall off | Visibility | medium |
| Honda Odyssey, Pilot and Passport rearview camera may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
140 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 59 | None found |
| Engine | 26 | None found |
| Electrical System | 24 | None found |
| Power Train | 23 | None found |
| Brakes | 22 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 6 | Yes |