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Honda Ridgeline 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

170Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V321000.

Unknown Or Other42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V064000, 26V332000.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V174000.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V858000.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V458000.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V365000.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V932000.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V932000Reported November 29, 2021 - 724,826 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 724,826 vehicles across all affected models.

23V174000Reported March 16, 2023 - 339,404 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 339,404 vehicles across all affected models.

23V458000Reported June 29, 2023 - 124,077 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 124,077 vehicles across all affected models.

23V858000Reported December 18, 2023 - 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles across all affected models.

24V064000Reported February 1, 2024 - 750,114 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 750,114 vehicles across all affected models.

24V321000Reported May 9, 2024 - 187,290 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 187,290 vehicles across all affected models.

26V332000Reported May 21, 2026 - 98,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 98,892 vehicles across all affected models.

26V365000Reported June 4, 2026 - 965,561 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 965,561 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24004Opened February 13, 2024 - Closed August 5, 2024

Rear-View Camera Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V321.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20204
202110
202216
202334
202453
202538
202615
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.