NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Honda Passport Safety Ratings
The 2020 Honda Passport scores 81 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 10 recalls, and 90 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A NHTSA Safety Index of 81/100 places the 2020 Honda Passport in the Strong band, reflecting its solid NHTSA crash-test performance and full marks for standard crash-avoidance technology. This strong showing is tempered by a defect record score of 9.5/20, stemming from ten recall campaigns.
The 2020 Honda Passport received a 5-out-of-5 overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 81/100, sourced from federal NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 107 SUVs from 2020 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2020 Honda Passport ranks 66 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 81 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.4% |
| Recalls on file | 10 |
| Owner complaints | 90 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 66 of 107 SUVs tested for 2020 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Honda Passport?
The 2020 Honda Passport represents a meaningful step forward in the NHTSA Safety Index, climbing from 76/100 in 2019 to 81/100 in 2020, a 5-point gain that moved the vehicle from the Average band into the Strong band. That improvement is anchored by a perfect 10/10 avoidance-technology score, reflecting standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup for this model year. Crash protection contributed 61 of a possible 70 points, consistent with the NHTSA NCAP overall 5-star result and the 5-star side rating. The weaker element in this year's profile is the defect record component, which scores only 9.5 out of 20, pulled down by the 10 recall campaigns now attached to this model year. Those campaigns span structural frame concerns, two distinct air bag occupant-classification sensor issues, a fuel pump recall covering a broad Honda fleet, and a backup camera display fault. The 90 owner-reported complaints, led by alleged Forward Collision Avoidance and Electrical System issues, add further texture to the defect record score. For a vehicle now trading on the used market, the gap between its strong crash-test foundation and its recall-heavy defect record is the defining safety tension of this specific model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2020 Honda Passport perform in crash tests?
The 2020 Honda Passport achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection was particularly strong, earning a full 5 stars. Frontal protection and rollover resistance were rated at 4 out of 5 stars. The measured rollover risk for the Passport stood at 17 percent, with the dynamic tip-test concluding with a "No Tip" outcome. All crash-test categories received a rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14961
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Honda Passport have any recalls?
The 2020 Honda Passport carries 10 recall campaigns. Documented component areas include the structural frame and members, front-passenger occupant-classification air bag sensors across two separate campaigns, the gasoline fuel delivery fuel pump, and the backup camera display function. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the data provided, but buyers should verify current remedy status by VIN through NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS26V365000
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888
Reported 2026-06-04
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 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, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V064000
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 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.
Reported 2024-02-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-12-18
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V431000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-06-15
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR23V174000
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-03-16
TIRES21V165000
Risk: Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2021-03-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20V440000
Risk: A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
Reported 2020-07-28
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V439000
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-07-28
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS20V067000
Risk: If the operator is unable to refer to the label information, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2020-02-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Honda Passport?
Owners have filed 90 unverified complaints with NHTSA, alleging 1 crash and no fires, injuries, or deaths. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance with 30 reports, Electrical System with 26, and Engine with 15. All figures represent unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
90 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Honda Passport?
A shopper considering this 6-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through the NHTSA recall database before purchase. With 10 recall campaigns on record, confirming which remedies have been completed at the dealer level is the single most actionable safety step available to a used-market buyer.
- The 2020 model year index rose 5 points to 81/100, moving the Passport from the Average band into the Strong band compared with the 2019 model year.
- Two separate air bag occupant-classification sensor recalls and a structural frame recall are among the 10 campaigns tied specifically to this model year, making VIN-level remedy verification essential.
- The defect record sub-score of 9.5 out of 20 is the weakest component of the 2020 index, directly reflecting the volume of recall activity attached to this year.
- Owners have filed 30 unverified complaints specifically alleging Forward Collision Avoidance problems, a notable concentration given that the system earned full avoidance-technology credit in the index score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Honda Passport places
The 2020 Honda Passport qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Honda Passport safety questions
Was the 2020 Honda Passport crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2020 Honda Passport, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2020 Honda Passport crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2020 Honda Passport earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 17.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Passport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 10 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Passport. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Honda Passport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 90 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Honda Passport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Passport years
Rivals in SUV (2020)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Infiniti Qx50 | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-30 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T5 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T6 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Xc90 T8 | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14961), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Passport 2020.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 66 of 107 in the SUV class for 2020.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.