2019 Honda Ridgeline problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (37) · Power Train (32) · Fuel/Propulsion System (29)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
63 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (12)
Suspension:rear 2026-06-04 · campaign 26V365000 · 965,561 vehicles
Defect: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points,
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.
Fix: 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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) in
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
Defect: 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 ma
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-12-18 · campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2023-11-13 · campaign 23V751000 · 248,999 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early Apr
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2022-11-23 · campaign 22V867000 · 117,445 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2021-11-29 · campaign 21V932000 · 724,826 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
Risk: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-03-25 · campaign 21V215000 · 624,552 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Equipment 2020-09-17 · campaign 20E068000 · 151,343 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Fix: Honda will notify all registered owners of 2017-2020 Honda Ridgelines, and dealers will install tethers onto any Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Cover to prevent panel separation and apply warning labels, free of charge. In addition, an updated accessory user's information manual will be provided. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is F8M.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2019-04-12 · campaign 19V298000 · 93,946 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2019-01-24 · campaign 19V053000 · 106,683 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
Risk: A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2018-11-28 · campaign 18V848000 · 404 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module 2018-09-27 · campaign 18V664000 · 118 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
Service bulletins (115)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-26 · ATI&03262026905 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2017-2019 ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inoperable. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Electrical System 2026-03-11 · ATI&03112026902 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2017-2019 ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inoperable. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Electrical System 2026-02-24 · ATI&02242026902 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2017-2019 ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inoperable. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-01-21 · ATI&01202026901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2017-2019 ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inoperable. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Electrical System 2026-01-05 · ATI&01052026901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2017-2019 ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inoperable. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Electrical System 2025-10-23 · ATI&10232025902 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2017-2019 ridgelines with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inoperable. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Showing the 6 most recent of 115 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2019 honda ridgeline. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v365000 (structure, suspension). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the parts for the recall repair was on back order after the mechanic disassembled parts of the vehicle. the dealer declined to provide a loaner…”
2026-09-24 · Engine“while sitting in traffic on a 6 lane major thoroughfare the engine stopped running and would not restart. i had to exit the truck and cross multiple lanes of heavy traffic to get to a safe location. there was a slight engine knocking/tapping noise prior to the engine failure but no warning lights or messages of any kind alerting me to any sort of p…”
2026-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“multiple cylinder misfires p0306. there is a active tsb for my year and model and honda denied my vin …”
2026-09-16 · Engine“oil light flash and i receive a alarm from emssion system problem. i stop to check the oil quantity and it was ok. i was near home and to motor just stop and can not start the motor the crank is seize. my niv is not on honda recall for the engine problem about the connecting rod bearings so honda don't won't to covert anytime for my problem. a lot …”
2026-09-07 · Unknown Or Other“on [xxx], at [xxx] am mdt, the closed sunroof on our 2019 honda ridgeline rtl exploded, without warning, while we were driving northbound on [xxx] north of [xxx]. at the time of the sunroof exploding, there were no cars close to us, in front or behind, and no overpass overhead. the glass projectiles of the sunroof, at high velocity, entered the cab…”
2026-08-18 · Suspension“nhtsa recall campaign number associated: 22v430000 (honda codes aou/aot) my 2019 honda ridgeline is registered in maine (a designated salt-belt state) and has a completely rusted-through rear subframe. the local authorized honda dealership inspected the vehicle and officially grounded it, stating it is fundamentally unsafe to drive and cannot pass …”
2026-07-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 46,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 honda ridgeline. while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as intended. the check engine and emissions warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel injector f…”
2026-07-15 · Engine“i have an engine failure at 99k miles. the car is in pristine condition inside out. oil changes are done every 5k miles. without any warning, check engine light or any indication from the car's computer, the engine just failed while driving. it sounded like there was something grinding inside the engine. the truck was towed to honda dealer and they…”
2026-06-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 87,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 honda ridgeline. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. the contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. the contact associated nhtsa campaign number: 23v751000 (engine and engine cooling); with the failure;…”
2026-06-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 84,300 mi“the contact owns a 2019 honda ridgeline. the contact stated that while reversing out of a parking spot, the vehicle stalled. no warning light was illuminated. the contact pushed the vehicle into the parking spot. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 23v751000 (engine and engine cooling) and nhtsa action number: pe25008 (engine…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.