Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (31% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Exterior Lighting complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (EA25004, opened Mar 2025) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 39 · 31% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 20 · 15.9% | Under investigation | EA25004 |
| Electrical System | 17 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 11 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 · 6.3% | No official action | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 · 5.6% | Recalled | Recall 24V321000 |
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.
Percentages are the share of the 126 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · 2023 · reported 06/29/2023
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function 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
NHTSA campaign 24V184000 · 2024 · reported 03/07/2024
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V321000 · 2024 · reported 05/09/2024
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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
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.
“the auto high beam system is overly sensitive. lights flicker when a street sign is detected. dealer checked this issue and said the door switch…”NHTSA complaint 11730631 — filed 04/12/2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“03/09/26 Driver side Headlight assembly filling with a lot of water when driving in wet conditions. Headlight has a significant amount of water and condensation…”NHTSA complaint 11725431 — filed 03/19/2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“While driving home on 2/21/26 at night in light sleet/snow conditions, I noticed a dramatic decrease in headlight effectiveness in my Honda Ridgeline. When I…”NHTSA complaint 11720528 — filed 02/25/2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 39 of 126 NHTSA complaints (31%), followed by engine (20), unspecified/other issues (19), electrical system (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V458000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 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. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA25004) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
