Equipment
NHTSA campaign 20E068000 · 2020 · reported 09/17/2020
A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2019 Honda Ridgeline Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
238Complaints
12Recalls
8Crashes
2Fires
9Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (16% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 · 16% | Recalled | Recall 19V298000 · Recall 23V751000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 · 16% | Recalled | Recall 21V215000 · Recall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000 |
| Power Train | 36 · 15.1% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 · 14.7% | Recalled | Recall 21V215000 · Recall 19V053000 · Recall 23V858000 |
| Electrical System | 34 · 14.3% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 15 · 6.3% | Recalled | Recall 21V932000 · Recall 18V848000 · Recall 26V365000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 238 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 12 campaigns
Structure:body:hood
NHTSA campaign 21V932000 · 2021 · reported 11/29/2021
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 19V053000 · 2019 · reported 01/24/2019
A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:pretensioner
NHTSA campaign 18V664000 · 2018 · reported 09/27/2018
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
NHTSA campaign 19V298000 · 2019 · reported 04/12/2019
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure:body:roof And Pillars
NHTSA campaign 18V848000 · 2018 · reported 11/28/2018
In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
NHTSA campaign 22V867000 · 2022 · reported 11/23/2022
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · 2023 · reported 11/13/2023
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure:frame And Members
NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“i was driving abut 25 miles per hour on [XXX] . i split second my car start shake and rapidly stop . All electronic messages…”NHTSA complaint 11584845 — filed 04/23/2024 · ENGINE
“My car was recalled months ago but Honda has not provided the parts for the repair. I don't know why they are telling me about…”NHTSA complaint 11580727 — filed 04/02/2024 · ENGINE
“I contacted North America Honda and they referred me to a local dealer. However, the dealer told me that they cannot repair the fuel pump…”NHTSA complaint 11570864 — filed 02/08/2024 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 38 of 238 NHTSA complaints (16%), followed by fuel system, gasoline (38), power train (36), fuel/propulsion system (35). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have?
238 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20E068000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline's reported problems?
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.
