2026 Honda Ridgeline recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline and 12 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting (6), forward collision avoidance (3), engine (1). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 20–21 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Ridgeline model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 0 recalls vs. an average of 6.4 per model year.
Recalls 0
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
No recalls are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline.
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
The front crash system alerts at least once a day, when there are no vehicles in front of me, or when they vehicles in front of me are more than 10 car lengths. The alert with also come on when a vehicle is coming in the opposite direction. This system has alerted on some day up to six times in a day. This started the day I drive the vehicle off the dealer lot.
Honda made a change a couple of years ago from the 2 camera auto dimming of high beams to an all in one camera on the newer models of the Honda Ridgeline. I experienced that the auto dimming of the high beam did not function well on my previous 2024 Honda Ridgeline. And now I have a 2026 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition. It is having the same problem. When driving at night the hig…
I was driving about 75 miles an hour down the highway, the transmission started slipping and then I started to get warning saying transmission problem, pull over, do not drive, etc. I could not change gears at all, could not accelerate or anything. Had to have the vehicle towed to dealer.
Safety ratings
2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A AWD
2026 HONDA RIDGELINE PU/CC N/A FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2026 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 2026 Honda Ridgeline have?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline. 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 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are exterior lighting (6), forward collision avoidance (3), engine (1).
Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline safe?
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2026 a good year for the Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Ridgeline model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 0 recalls vs. an average of 6.4 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Honda Ridgeline get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 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.