2019 Honda Ridgeline problems and recalls

Owners filed 134 complaints on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline in the last three full years, out of 232 on record. The most cited component is the Fuel System.

232
Complaints
12
Recalls
8
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
8
Injuries
50.9
Severity index

Severity index 50.9 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 50.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 68 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 45% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Fuel SystemFuel System: 39 complaints (16.8%)39 17%GasolineGasoline: 39 complaints (16.8%)39 17%Power TrainPower Train: 36 complaints (15.5%)36 16%EngineEngine: 35 complaints (15.1%)35 15%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 35 complaints (15.1%)35 15%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 34 complaints (14.7%)34 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 25 complaints (10.8%)25 11%StructureStructure: 21 complaints (9.1%)21 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
FUEL SYSTEM3916.8%
GASOLINE3916.8%
POWER TRAIN3615.5%
ENGINE3515.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3515.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3414.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2510.8%
STRUCTURE219.1%

Complaints filed per year

035702018: 32019: 162020: 142021: 172022: 362023: 232024: 702025: 412026: 12 (partial year)18192021222324702526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20183
201916
202014
202117
202236
202323
202470
202541
2026 (year to date)12
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.0x those in 2020 to 2022 (134 against 67).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20E06800017/09/2020EQUIPMENTHonda (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 c
21V93200029/11/2021STRUCTURE:BODY:HOODHonda (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.
21V21500025/03/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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
19V05300024/01/2019FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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.
18V66400027/09/2018SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERHonda (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
19V29800012/04/2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSHonda (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.
18V84800028/11/2018STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSHonda (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 deployme
22V86700023/11/2022BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAHonda (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.
23V75100013/11/2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALHonda (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
23V85800018/12/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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 H
26V33200021/05/2026AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERHonda (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-
26V36500004/06/2026STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSAmerican 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, Massachuse

Other Honda Ridgeline model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-21. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.