2025 Honda Ridgeline recalls and problems

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline has 2 safety recalls and 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

107

Crashes / fires

2 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Honda Ridgeline recalls

Recall 26V-332: Air Bags

Reported May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall 24V-321: Back Over Prevention

Reported May 9, 2024 · 187,290 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

2025 Honda Ridgeline problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	31
Exterior Lighting	28
Engine	28
Forward Collision Avoidance	20
Unknown or Other	17
Service Brakes	8
Lane Departure	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Power Train	3
Steering	2
Visibility/Wiper	2
Structure	2

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 11
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 4
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
Lane Departure › Warning — 2
Structure › Body — 2
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Lane Departure › Assist — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Honda Ridgeline complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Nov 2, 2026

idle/stop issue well know to the govenment and honda a massive danger to humans our first issue was in an automated car wash it was in neutral when put back into drive would not move stayed shut off we were hairs aways from being hit . yesterday it would not start then started later ....this feature should come with a permanent fix of shutting off it is a full danger to others and self.....Honda should issue this device and install it free.

Electrical System · reported Nov 2, 2026

On XXX, while driving my HondaTrue Certified 2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL AWD, I stopped at a traffic light and the Auto Idle Stop system automatically shut off the engine. When the traffic light turned green and I released the brake pedal, the vehicle attempted to restart but failed. The starter sounded weak, as though the battery did not have sufficient power to crank the engine properly. The transmission automatically shifted into Neutral, and a battery warning light illuminated on the dashboard. I was unable to accelerate or move the vehicle under its own power. I had to shift the transmission…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 30, 2026

I purchased this Honda Ridgeline xxx. My first time driving at night I noticed the auto-dimming headlights were dimming for roadsigns and not dimming far enough in advance for oncoming vehicles. On XXX while driving at night I took my first video of the auto-dimming headlight operation - the Ridgeline had 635 total mileage at this time. Several videos have been taken since. The vehicle will also issue "Brake" warnings while going around right hand curves with oncoming traffic in the other lane. Frustrating to say the least. Today is XXX and I am at the [XXX] Honda dealership trying to get this…

Electrical System · reported Oct 30, 2026

When driving the vehicle and you come to a stop, the auto start-stop system will shut the engine off but fail to restart the engine when the foot is removed from brake. Warning lights come on, and you have to put the car in park and repeatedly press the brake and start button. Because I am blocking traffic and trying to restart the vehicle, I cannot get photos of the warning lights. After 30-60 seconds, the vehicle will restart and drive normally. But during that time, you are blocking traffic and cannot move the vehicle. This has happened approximately 10x to me in the 22 months that I have…

Engine · reported Oct 27, 2026

Since the beginning of ownership of my 2025 Honda Ridgeline Sport, the Auto Idle Stop system has malfunctioned. The dashboard remains illuminated and displays an error message related to the system. I am concerned about the reliability of the system and the possibility that the engine may not restart as expected. This issue has existed since I first got the vehicle. I am reporting it so that NHTSA can review the problem and determine whether it presents a safety concern.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline: 26V-332 (air bags), 24V-321 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (31 reports), followed by exterior lighting (28). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 500 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.