There are no safety recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline, but owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
2026 Honda Ridgeline problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Steering — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 129 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2026 Honda Ridgeline complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · reported Nov 9, 2026
forward collision brakes come on when a garbage can in on the curb or going around a curve and a car is coming the opposite way in its lane. Also the automatic high beam goes off if it sees a speed sign or a porch light or other kind of reflection. Sometimes it won't go off when another vehicle comes the opposite way. I wish it would come on at a slower speed instead of 40 mph. It should come on once it senses complete darkness especially on rural roads. It's been doing this since 10-10-26 when I drove it off the lot.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 28, 2026
The front crash system alerts at least once a day, when there are no vehicles in front of me, or when they vehicles in front of me are more than 10 car lengths. The alert with also come on when a vehicle is coming in the opposite direction. This system has alerted on some day up to six times in a day. This started the day I drive the vehicle off the dealer lot.
Exterior Lighting · reported Oct 22, 2026
Honda made a change a couple of years ago from the 2 camera auto dimming of high beams to an all in one camera on the newer models of the Honda Ridgeline. I experienced that the auto dimming of the high beam did not function well on my previous 2024 Honda Ridgeline. And now I have a 2026 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition. It is having the same problem. When driving at night the high beam lights switch on when no on coming traffic. When on coming traffic is seen it is supposed to switch off. I have found that the system switches on and off from road signs and other lights nearby the road traveled.…
Engine · reported Oct 14, 2026
I was driving about 75 miles an hour down the highway, the transmission started slipping and then I started to get warning saying transmission problem, pull over, do not drive, etc. I could not change gears at all, could not accelerate or anything. Had to have the vehicle towed to dealer.
Exterior Lighting · reported Oct 13, 2026
The auto high beam system does not function correctly. It turns off with speed limit or warning signs and not consistently with oncoming traffic. It also frequently turns on with oncoming traffic. The poor functionality of this system is a dangerous source of driver distraction.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (7 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 129 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.