2025 Honda Ridgeline recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline and 103 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are electrical system (29), engine (27), exterior lighting (27). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20–21 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2025 ranks #7 of 13 Ridgeline model years for fewest complaints (2012–2026), with fewer complaints than the average year (120). It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 6.4 per model year.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Problem: 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 may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
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.
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Since the beginning of ownership of my 2025 Honda Ridgeline Sport, the Auto Idle Stop system has malfunctioned. The dashboard remains illuminated and displays an error message related to the system. I am concerned about the reliability of the system and the possibility that the engine may not restart as expected. This issue has existed since I first got the vehicle. I am report…
I've been having trouble with the auto start stop on my vehicle pretty much since i bought it. If I don't forget to disable it, when i come to a stop light my truck won't restart and shut off. Leaving me scrambling to restart it while i have cars flying by me. I've taken it to the dealership multiple time. They've changed the throttle body when it was under warranty, that didnt…
When sitting at a traffic light, the auto start/stop feature engaged and shut down the engine, when my foot was removed from the brake, the truck did not restart. I had to put the truck in park and manually press the start button. This caused a safety issue by making the vehicle inoperable in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle has not been inspected yet, but will in…
Safety ratings
2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD
2025 Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Honda Ridgeline.
Ridgeline AWD
Auto (S9) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Ridgeline AWD TrailSport
Auto (S9) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline, most recently for air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger (05/22/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
Based on 103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are electrical system (29), engine (27), exterior lighting (27).
Is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline safe?
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Honda Ridgeline?
The 2025 ranks #7 of 13 Ridgeline model years for fewest complaints (2012–2026), with fewer complaints than the average year (120). It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 6.4 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Ridgeline get?
EPA ratings for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline range from 20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: RIDGELINE, Ridgeline.