2023 Honda Ridgeline
3 recalls · 110 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, w...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Passport and Ridgeline vehicles. The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is LHY.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | Exterior Lighting | 03/09/26 Driver side Headlight assembly filling with a lot of water when driving in wet conditions. Headlight has a sign... | No | No |
| 03/14/2026 | Electrical System,unknown or Other,back Over Prevention | The infotainment system failed intermittently two times prior, causing failure of the backup camera and cross traffic wa... | No | No |
| 02/27/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | A car turning left on a one lane both way street. The the auto breaking system hit the breaks I was about 6’ away from c... | No | No |
| 02/25/2026 | Exterior Lighting | While driving home on 2/21/26 at night in light sleet/snow conditions, I noticed a dramatic decrease in headlight effect... | No | No |
| 02/20/2026 | Exterior Lighting | There is constant water intrusion on the driverside headlight causing poor headlamp performance. I have reported the is... | No | No |
| 02/19/2026 | Unknown or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | There is a presence of gasoline in the oil which is causing two(2) safety issues. 1. The infiltration of gasoline in th... | No | No |
| 02/17/2026 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | Approximately six(6) months ago, my wife and I noticed a very noxious gasoline smell in the cabin of our truck, and upon... | No | No |
| 02/05/2026 | Power Train | Engine had complete loss of power and loud knocking noise. | No | No |
| 01/03/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Oftentimes, while driving on a 2-lane road, the Ridgeline will produce an alarm (beeping sound and flashing amber "BRAKE... | No | No |
| 12/11/2025 | Engine and Engine Cooling | The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal ... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 110.
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline has a Safety Score of 39/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Honda Ridgeline received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 2 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Honda dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).