HONDA RIDGELINE 2020

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

50 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V321000 SAFETY RECALL
187.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: YI7
Notice Date: Nov 8, 2024
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V064000 SAFETY RECALL
750.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2024
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Potential Risk:
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, and October 18, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: XHP, VHQ
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2024
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V858000 SAFETY RECALL
2.5M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: KGC, KGD
Notice Date: Mar 29, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V458000 SAFETY RECALL
124.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2023
Safety Issue:

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, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Potential Risk:
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: VEU, AEV, ZET
Notice Date: Aug 7, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V174000 SAFETY RECALL
339.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2023
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potential Risk:
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: FE5
Notice Date: Jan 17, 2024
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V932000 SAFETY RECALL
724.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2021
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.

Potential Risk:
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: PBV
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 20E068000 SAFETY RECALL
151.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Honda will notify all registered owners of 2017-2020 Honda Ridgelines, and dealers will install tethers onto any Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Cover to prevent panel separation and apply warning labels, free of charge. In addition, an updated accessory user's information manual will be provided. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is F8M.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HONDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: F8M
Notice Date: Oct 26, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020

Consumer Complaints

184 Complaints
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11505638 Other
Feb 5, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Condition: truck is stopped, the auto engine idle is on Action: release the brake to press the accelerator Result: the truck fails to restart, shuts off the engine completely, puts itself in Neutral, and all the lights in the dash illuminate I have to place the truck in Park and restart the engine. Sometimes the engine is difficult to restart, and I have to try several times. This has happened 3 times since November, and 3 other times the truck has almost stalled when restarting.

Corrective Action:

Condition: truck is stopped, the auto engine idle is on Action: release the brake to press the accelerator Result: the truck fails to restart, shuts off the engine completely, puts itself in Neutral, and all the lights in the dash illuminate I have to place the truck in Park and restart the engine. Sometimes the engine is difficult to restart, and I have to try several times. This has happened 3 times since November, and 3 other times the truck has almost stalled when restarting.

Additional Notes:

Condition: truck is stopped, the auto engine idle is on Action: release the brake to press the accelerator Result: the truck fails to restart, shuts off the engine completely, puts itself in Neutral, and all the lights in the dash illuminate I have to place the truck in Park and restart the engine. Sometimes the engine is difficult to restart, and I have to try several times. This has happened 3 times since November, and 3 other times the truck has almost stalled when restarting.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11505638
Notice Date: Feb 5, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11505596 Other
Feb 4, 2023
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

Since this vehicle was purchased new the automatic high beams have not worked correctly and will often stay on for incoming traffic. There is no fix for this issue at the moment. Mentioned this issue to Honda Corp and dealership and never heard a response from over two years ago. Brought vehicle recently to other dealer and mentioned my vehicle still has this issue. They completed an unrelated software update. Needless to say my Ridgeline is still having this issue.

Corrective Action:

Since this vehicle was purchased new the automatic high beams have not worked correctly and will often stay on for incoming traffic. There is no fix for this issue at the moment. Mentioned this issue to Honda Corp and dealership and never heard a response from over two years ago. Brought vehicle recently to other dealer and mentioned my vehicle still has this issue. They completed an unrelated software update. Needless to say my Ridgeline is still having this issue.

Additional Notes:

Since this vehicle was purchased new the automatic high beams have not worked correctly and will often stay on for incoming traffic. There is no fix for this issue at the moment. Mentioned this issue to Honda Corp and dealership and never heard a response from over two years ago. Brought vehicle recently to other dealer and mentioned my vehicle still has this issue. They completed an unrelated software update. Needless to say my Ridgeline is still having this issue.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11505596
Notice Date: Feb 4, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11505597 Other
Feb 4, 2023
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

Since new vehicle''s Forward Collision warning stating "BRAKE" will occasionally appear for oncoming traffic. Vehicle has attempted to brake as well. There is no fix from Honda Motor Co. Vehicle also has an issue with automatic high beams (which has no current fix) which has been filed separately.

Corrective Action:

Since new vehicle''s Forward Collision warning stating "BRAKE" will occasionally appear for oncoming traffic. Vehicle has attempted to brake as well. There is no fix from Honda Motor Co. Vehicle also has an issue with automatic high beams (which has no current fix) which has been filed separately.

Additional Notes:

Since new vehicle''s Forward Collision warning stating "BRAKE" will occasionally appear for oncoming traffic. Vehicle has attempted to brake as well. There is no fix from Honda Motor Co. Vehicle also has an issue with automatic high beams (which has no current fix) which has been filed separately.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11505597
Notice Date: Feb 4, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11505597 Other
Feb 4, 2023
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

Since new vehicle''s Forward Collision warning stating "BRAKE" will occasionally appear for oncoming traffic. Vehicle has attempted to brake as well. There is no fix from Honda Motor Co. Vehicle also has an issue with automatic high beams (which has no current fix) which has been filed separately.

Corrective Action:

Since new vehicle''s Forward Collision warning stating "BRAKE" will occasionally appear for oncoming traffic. Vehicle has attempted to brake as well. There is no fix from Honda Motor Co. Vehicle also has an issue with automatic high beams (which has no current fix) which has been filed separately.

Additional Notes:

Since new vehicle''s Forward Collision warning stating "BRAKE" will occasionally appear for oncoming traffic. Vehicle has attempted to brake as well. There is no fix from Honda Motor Co. Vehicle also has an issue with automatic high beams (which has no current fix) which has been filed separately.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11505597
Notice Date: Feb 4, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11503743 Other
Jan 26, 2023
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The plastic fuel line coming from the gas tank cracked and there is no way to replace a small hose and Honda make me purchase a brand new tank for a repair of $2000 that should have been covered under warranty. The line failed at 25,000 miles

Corrective Action:

The plastic fuel line coming from the gas tank cracked and there is no way to replace a small hose and Honda make me purchase a brand new tank for a repair of $2000 that should have been covered under warranty. The line failed at 25,000 miles

Additional Notes:

The plastic fuel line coming from the gas tank cracked and there is no way to replace a small hose and Honda make me purchase a brand new tank for a repair of $2000 that should have been covered under warranty. The line failed at 25,000 miles

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11503743
Notice Date: Jan 26, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 26, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11503185 Other
Jan 23, 2023
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Back up camera has stopped working. When the vehicle is put in Reverse the guide lines continue to appear, while there is no video of what is behind the vehicle. I looked up recalls on 2020 Ridgeline, and there are no reports. 2017-19 backup camera recall for similar problem. Honda dealer appointment to confirm is 3 days from today. There were no warning signs of failure.

Corrective Action:

Back up camera has stopped working. When the vehicle is put in Reverse the guide lines continue to appear, while there is no video of what is behind the vehicle. I looked up recalls on 2020 Ridgeline, and there are no reports. 2017-19 backup camera recall for similar problem. Honda dealer appointment to confirm is 3 days from today. There were no warning signs of failure.

Additional Notes:

Back up camera has stopped working. When the vehicle is put in Reverse the guide lines continue to appear, while there is no video of what is behind the vehicle. I looked up recalls on 2020 Ridgeline, and there are no reports. 2017-19 backup camera recall for similar problem. Honda dealer appointment to confirm is 3 days from today. There were no warning signs of failure.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11503185
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11501894 Other
Jan 15, 2023
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

This complaint is about Tesla vehicles that I passed or passed me yesterday in Southern California on the 15 and 210 freeways. The conditions were treacherous with low visibility and rain. At least one dozen Tesla vehicles were encountered and none had their lights on although it was raining and visibility was low. They did have front “driving lights” illuminated but no rear lights were visible. In California, it is the law to have your lights on if it’s raining. The lack of rear lights presented a dangerous situation in foggy and damp conditions even though it was not nighttime. These observations were made between 10 AM and noon as well as 3:30 PM and 5 PM. My Honda Ridgeline had its lights set on automatic and they were illuminated the entire time. I can’t understand why the Tesla vehicles didn’t have any lights displayed in the rear of the car unless they were breaking. It must be a software oversight because I observed various models and production years. This needs to be rectified for all our safety.

Corrective Action:

This complaint is about Tesla vehicles that I passed or passed me yesterday in Southern California on the 15 and 210 freeways. The conditions were treacherous with low visibility and rain. At least one dozen Tesla vehicles were encountered and none had their lights on although it was raining and visibility was low. They did have front “driving lights” illuminated but no rear lights were visible. In California, it is the law to have your lights on if it’s raining. The lack of rear lights presented a dangerous situation in foggy and damp conditions even though it was not nighttime. These observations were made between 10 AM and noon as well as 3:30 PM and 5 PM. My Honda Ridgeline had its lights set on automatic and they were illuminated the entire time. I can’t understand why the Tesla vehicles didn’t have any lights displayed in the rear of the car unless they were breaking. It must be a software oversight because I observed various models and production years. This needs to be rectified for all our safety.

Additional Notes:

This complaint is about Tesla vehicles that I passed or passed me yesterday in Southern California on the 15 and 210 freeways. The conditions were treacherous with low visibility and rain. At least one dozen Tesla vehicles were encountered and none had their lights on although it was raining and visibility was low. They did have front “driving lights” illuminated but no rear lights were visible. In California, it is the law to have your lights on if it’s raining. The lack of rear lights presented a dangerous situation in foggy and damp conditions even though it was not nighttime. These observations were made between 10 AM and noon as well as 3:30 PM and 5 PM. My Honda Ridgeline had its lights set on automatic and they were illuminated the entire time. I can’t understand why the Tesla vehicles didn’t have any lights displayed in the rear of the car unless they were breaking. It must be a software oversight because I observed various models and production years. This needs to be rectified for all our safety.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11501894
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11498630 Other
Dec 23, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Backup camera stopped working. Possible electrical wiring harness defective and severed prematurely. This was a safety feature that stopped working on a vehicle that’s not even 3 year old.

Corrective Action:

Backup camera stopped working. Possible electrical wiring harness defective and severed prematurely. This was a safety feature that stopped working on a vehicle that’s not even 3 year old.

Additional Notes:

Backup camera stopped working. Possible electrical wiring harness defective and severed prematurely. This was a safety feature that stopped working on a vehicle that’s not even 3 year old.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11498630
Notice Date: Dec 23, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11498199 Other
Dec 20, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Wire harness for back up camera needed to be replaced. Dealer said not covered by current recall, ie 2020's are not covered

Corrective Action:

Wire harness for back up camera needed to be replaced. Dealer said not covered by current recall, ie 2020's are not covered

Additional Notes:

Wire harness for back up camera needed to be replaced. Dealer said not covered by current recall, ie 2020's are not covered

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11498199
Notice Date: Dec 20, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11494723 Other
Nov 23, 2022
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

In winter weather driving the LED headlights become covered in snow and ice. I have to keep finding a safe place to pull over and manually clear the snow and ice off the headlights so I can see properly without dazzling other drivers.

Corrective Action:

In winter weather driving the LED headlights become covered in snow and ice. I have to keep finding a safe place to pull over and manually clear the snow and ice off the headlights so I can see properly without dazzling other drivers.

Additional Notes:

In winter weather driving the LED headlights become covered in snow and ice. I have to keep finding a safe place to pull over and manually clear the snow and ice off the headlights so I can see properly without dazzling other drivers.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11494723
Notice Date: Nov 23, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11493152 Other
Nov 10, 2022
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

Auto high beam feature fails to go to dim quickly enough when on coming traffic appears. Yet it will dim for white or yellow road sign reflections. The system is very unpredictable and causes people to flash me often. Recurring problem since new.

Corrective Action:

Auto high beam feature fails to go to dim quickly enough when on coming traffic appears. Yet it will dim for white or yellow road sign reflections. The system is very unpredictable and causes people to flash me often. Recurring problem since new.

Additional Notes:

Auto high beam feature fails to go to dim quickly enough when on coming traffic appears. Yet it will dim for white or yellow road sign reflections. The system is very unpredictable and causes people to flash me often. Recurring problem since new.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11493152
Notice Date: Nov 10, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11488999 Other
Oct 12, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Engine fails to restart after Idle Stop engaged. Engine stops normally when brake pedal is pressed and vehicle comes to full stop. Brake pedal is then released to restart engine but the engine does not start. Dashboard says "Shift to Park". The transmission is shifted to Park and then Start button is pushed to restart engine. Sometimes the Start button has to be pushed multiple times to restart engine. This is a safety issue because the vehicle cannot move in traffic, crossing an intersection, etc. It is equivalent to an engine stall. This happens approximately 10% of the time when the Idle Stop is engaged. Also, sometimes the engine will start but after a hesitation or a struggle to start. In this situation, "Collision Mitigation System Warning" displays on the dashboard. This happens probably 25% of the time. Battery and starter have no problem starting the vehicle outside of these conditions.

Corrective Action:

Engine fails to restart after Idle Stop engaged. Engine stops normally when brake pedal is pressed and vehicle comes to full stop. Brake pedal is then released to restart engine but the engine does not start. Dashboard says "Shift to Park". The transmission is shifted to Park and then Start button is pushed to restart engine. Sometimes the Start button has to be pushed multiple times to restart engine. This is a safety issue because the vehicle cannot move in traffic, crossing an intersection, etc. It is equivalent to an engine stall. This happens approximately 10% of the time when the Idle Stop is engaged. Also, sometimes the engine will start but after a hesitation or a struggle to start. In this situation, "Collision Mitigation System Warning" displays on the dashboard. This happens probably 25% of the time. Battery and starter have no problem starting the vehicle outside of these conditions.

Additional Notes:

Engine fails to restart after Idle Stop engaged. Engine stops normally when brake pedal is pressed and vehicle comes to full stop. Brake pedal is then released to restart engine but the engine does not start. Dashboard says "Shift to Park". The transmission is shifted to Park and then Start button is pushed to restart engine. Sometimes the Start button has to be pushed multiple times to restart engine. This is a safety issue because the vehicle cannot move in traffic, crossing an intersection, etc. It is equivalent to an engine stall. This happens approximately 10% of the time when the Idle Stop is engaged. Also, sometimes the engine will start but after a hesitation or a struggle to start. In this situation, "Collision Mitigation System Warning" displays on the dashboard. This happens probably 25% of the time. Battery and starter have no problem starting the vehicle outside of these conditions.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11488999
Notice Date: Oct 12, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11488854 Other
Oct 11, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Corrective Action:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Additional Notes:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11488854
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11488854 Other
Oct 11, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Corrective Action:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Additional Notes:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11488854
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11488854 Other
Oct 11, 2022
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Corrective Action:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Additional Notes:

Several times over the past two months, I started having issues with the auto engine idle stop. I'm at about 25,000 miles and my vehicle has completely stalled out 4 times in two months. This is due to a failure of the auto engine idle stop system to restart the engine after I take my foot off the brake pedal. This has put my safety and others at risk in all of these incidents, all happened in busy, high traffic areas. In one instance it took a full minute to be able to turn my car back on. One time it triggered the collision system, and I couldn't restart my car for several minutes. After looking up this issue, I know there is an ongoing NHTSA investigation into the Honda Pilot models, but this needs to be expanded to the Ridge line models.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11488854
Notice Date: Oct 11, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11487971 Other
Oct 5, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT ON 10/4 & 09/27 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START. pEOPLE BEHIND ME HONKING THEIR HORNS FOR ME TO GO. ENGINEWOULDN'T START AND HAD GONE FROMDR TO PARK. DASH SAID SOMETHINGLIKE PRESS BRAKE AND START BUTTON.THE WHOLE TIME THE LIGHT WAS GREEN,IR WOULDN'T START. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ECON ON BUT THE 2NDTIME IT WASN'T ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT ESKRIDGE IN OKC. THIS IS SO SCARRY,ITHOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPORT IT. I AM SCARRED THAT ENGINE AND EVERYTHING WILL SHUT DOWN AGAIN.

Corrective Action:

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT ON 10/4 & 09/27 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START. pEOPLE BEHIND ME HONKING THEIR HORNS FOR ME TO GO. ENGINEWOULDN'T START AND HAD GONE FROMDR TO PARK. DASH SAID SOMETHINGLIKE PRESS BRAKE AND START BUTTON.THE WHOLE TIME THE LIGHT WAS GREEN,IR WOULDN'T START. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ECON ON BUT THE 2NDTIME IT WASN'T ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT ESKRIDGE IN OKC. THIS IS SO SCARRY,ITHOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPORT IT. I AM SCARRED THAT ENGINE AND EVERYTHING WILL SHUT DOWN AGAIN.

Additional Notes:

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT ON 10/4 & 09/27 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START. pEOPLE BEHIND ME HONKING THEIR HORNS FOR ME TO GO. ENGINEWOULDN'T START AND HAD GONE FROMDR TO PARK. DASH SAID SOMETHINGLIKE PRESS BRAKE AND START BUTTON.THE WHOLE TIME THE LIGHT WAS GREEN,IR WOULDN'T START. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ECON ON BUT THE 2NDTIME IT WASN'T ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT ESKRIDGE IN OKC. THIS IS SO SCARRY,ITHOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPORT IT. I AM SCARRED THAT ENGINE AND EVERYTHING WILL SHUT DOWN AGAIN.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11487971
Notice Date: Oct 5, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11487971 Other
Oct 5, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT ON 10/4 & 09/27 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START. pEOPLE BEHIND ME HONKING THEIR HORNS FOR ME TO GO. ENGINEWOULDN'T START AND HAD GONE FROMDR TO PARK. DASH SAID SOMETHINGLIKE PRESS BRAKE AND START BUTTON.THE WHOLE TIME THE LIGHT WAS GREEN,IR WOULDN'T START. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ECON ON BUT THE 2NDTIME IT WASN'T ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT ESKRIDGE IN OKC. THIS IS SO SCARRY,ITHOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPORT IT. I AM SCARRED THAT ENGINE AND EVERYTHING WILL SHUT DOWN AGAIN.

Corrective Action:

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT ON 10/4 & 09/27 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START. pEOPLE BEHIND ME HONKING THEIR HORNS FOR ME TO GO. ENGINEWOULDN'T START AND HAD GONE FROMDR TO PARK. DASH SAID SOMETHINGLIKE PRESS BRAKE AND START BUTTON.THE WHOLE TIME THE LIGHT WAS GREEN,IR WOULDN'T START. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ECON ON BUT THE 2NDTIME IT WASN'T ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT ESKRIDGE IN OKC. THIS IS SO SCARRY,ITHOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPORT IT. I AM SCARRED THAT ENGINE AND EVERYTHING WILL SHUT DOWN AGAIN.

Additional Notes:

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT ON 10/4 & 09/27 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START. pEOPLE BEHIND ME HONKING THEIR HORNS FOR ME TO GO. ENGINEWOULDN'T START AND HAD GONE FROMDR TO PARK. DASH SAID SOMETHINGLIKE PRESS BRAKE AND START BUTTON.THE WHOLE TIME THE LIGHT WAS GREEN,IR WOULDN'T START. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ECON ON BUT THE 2NDTIME IT WASN'T ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY AT ESKRIDGE IN OKC. THIS IS SO SCARRY,ITHOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPORT IT. I AM SCARRED THAT ENGINE AND EVERYTHING WILL SHUT DOWN AGAIN.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11487971
Notice Date: Oct 5, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11484472 Other
Sep 14, 2022
Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

Potential Consequences:

Warning light keeps coming on in my 202 Honda Ridgeline: "Emission Systems Problem" the first time I took it in they indicated there was no problem charged me $168.00. Second through forth time it went in they replaced the "Evap Canister Vent Valve" problem comes back within 2 weeks. The light has tripped a fifth time but went out on it's own, Honda dealer said the light needs to be on in order to trouble shoot. This was a issue on 2017 - 2019 Ridgelines blogs indicate repair was replacement of injectors. Just looking for help to get my issue resolved once and for all.

Corrective Action:

Warning light keeps coming on in my 202 Honda Ridgeline: "Emission Systems Problem" the first time I took it in they indicated there was no problem charged me $168.00. Second through forth time it went in they replaced the "Evap Canister Vent Valve" problem comes back within 2 weeks. The light has tripped a fifth time but went out on it's own, Honda dealer said the light needs to be on in order to trouble shoot. This was a issue on 2017 - 2019 Ridgelines blogs indicate repair was replacement of injectors. Just looking for help to get my issue resolved once and for all.

Additional Notes:

Warning light keeps coming on in my 202 Honda Ridgeline: "Emission Systems Problem" the first time I took it in they indicated there was no problem charged me $168.00. Second through forth time it went in they replaced the "Evap Canister Vent Valve" problem comes back within 2 weeks. The light has tripped a fifth time but went out on it's own, Honda dealer said the light needs to be on in order to trouble shoot. This was a issue on 2017 - 2019 Ridgelines blogs indicate repair was replacement of injectors. Just looking for help to get my issue resolved once and for all.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11484472
Notice Date: Sep 14, 2022
Recall Date: Sep 14, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11472506 Other
Jul 6, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. It took a couple of seconds to realize the vehicle was down, I had to shut the car completely off and restart to get moving almost getting rear-ended since I did not move when the light changed even though my brake lights went off, confusing the driver behind me. AIS failing to start has become more frequent and now happens at least every other day. In traffic this is a safety issue for sure. Additionally, the LKAS system randomly displays a new message on the dash that it is disabled for a few seconds while driving on the freeway and then clears itself. Other seemingly related electrical issues started at the same time. On several of the occasions that the AIS failed to restart, All dash lights flickered rapidly, and the speedometer needle bounced wildly. after shutting down and restarting the A and B Trim computers had been zeroed as well as the MPG average being zeroed, and the Economy mode had been switched of. These nuisance electrical issues are not a safety concern themselves but may help point to a common failure which does cause the safety issues of the AIS and the LKAS systems. I believe you are investigating similar AIS issues on the Honda Pilot which shares many of the electrical and drive train components with the Ridgeline.

Corrective Action:

Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. It took a couple of seconds to realize the vehicle was down, I had to shut the car completely off and restart to get moving almost getting rear-ended since I did not move when the light changed even though my brake lights went off, confusing the driver behind me. AIS failing to start has become more frequent and now happens at least every other day. In traffic this is a safety issue for sure. Additionally, the LKAS system randomly displays a new message on the dash that it is disabled for a few seconds while driving on the freeway and then clears itself. Other seemingly related electrical issues started at the same time. On several of the occasions that the AIS failed to restart, All dash lights flickered rapidly, and the speedometer needle bounced wildly. after shutting down and restarting the A and B Trim computers had been zeroed as well as the MPG average being zeroed, and the Economy mode had been switched of. These nuisance electrical issues are not a safety concern themselves but may help point to a common failure which does cause the safety issues of the AIS and the LKAS systems. I believe you are investigating similar AIS issues on the Honda Pilot which shares many of the electrical and drive train components with the Ridgeline.

Additional Notes:

Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. It took a couple of seconds to realize the vehicle was down, I had to shut the car completely off and restart to get moving almost getting rear-ended since I did not move when the light changed even though my brake lights went off, confusing the driver behind me. AIS failing to start has become more frequent and now happens at least every other day. In traffic this is a safety issue for sure. Additionally, the LKAS system randomly displays a new message on the dash that it is disabled for a few seconds while driving on the freeway and then clears itself. Other seemingly related electrical issues started at the same time. On several of the occasions that the AIS failed to restart, All dash lights flickered rapidly, and the speedometer needle bounced wildly. after shutting down and restarting the A and B Trim computers had been zeroed as well as the MPG average being zeroed, and the Economy mode had been switched of. These nuisance electrical issues are not a safety concern themselves but may help point to a common failure which does cause the safety issues of the AIS and the LKAS systems. I believe you are investigating similar AIS issues on the Honda Pilot which shares many of the electrical and drive train components with the Ridgeline.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11472506
Notice Date: Jul 6, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11472506 Other
Jul 6, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. It took a couple of seconds to realize the vehicle was down, I had to shut the car completely off and restart to get moving almost getting rear-ended since I did not move when the light changed even though my brake lights went off, confusing the driver behind me. AIS failing to start has become more frequent and now happens at least every other day. In traffic this is a safety issue for sure. Additionally, the LKAS system randomly displays a new message on the dash that it is disabled for a few seconds while driving on the freeway and then clears itself. Other seemingly related electrical issues started at the same time. On several of the occasions that the AIS failed to restart, All dash lights flickered rapidly, and the speedometer needle bounced wildly. after shutting down and restarting the A and B Trim computers had been zeroed as well as the MPG average being zeroed, and the Economy mode had been switched of. These nuisance electrical issues are not a safety concern themselves but may help point to a common failure which does cause the safety issues of the AIS and the LKAS systems. I believe you are investigating similar AIS issues on the Honda Pilot which shares many of the electrical and drive train components with the Ridgeline.

Corrective Action:

Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. It took a couple of seconds to realize the vehicle was down, I had to shut the car completely off and restart to get moving almost getting rear-ended since I did not move when the light changed even though my brake lights went off, confusing the driver behind me. AIS failing to start has become more frequent and now happens at least every other day. In traffic this is a safety issue for sure. Additionally, the LKAS system randomly displays a new message on the dash that it is disabled for a few seconds while driving on the freeway and then clears itself. Other seemingly related electrical issues started at the same time. On several of the occasions that the AIS failed to restart, All dash lights flickered rapidly, and the speedometer needle bounced wildly. after shutting down and restarting the A and B Trim computers had been zeroed as well as the MPG average being zeroed, and the Economy mode had been switched of. These nuisance electrical issues are not a safety concern themselves but may help point to a common failure which does cause the safety issues of the AIS and the LKAS systems. I believe you are investigating similar AIS issues on the Honda Pilot which shares many of the electrical and drive train components with the Ridgeline.

Additional Notes:

Beginning about 3 months ago the Automatic Idle Stop (AIS) would randomly not function at start-up during the length of a drive though there was no indication of any issue on the dash. Shutting off and restarting would allow usually allow it to function normally. About 6 weeks ago the AIS stopped the engine at a red light, and when I removed my foot to accelerate the engine did not start, the car shut off. It took a couple of seconds to realize the vehicle was down, I had to shut the car completely off and restart to get moving almost getting rear-ended since I did not move when the light changed even though my brake lights went off, confusing the driver behind me. AIS failing to start has become more frequent and now happens at least every other day. In traffic this is a safety issue for sure. Additionally, the LKAS system randomly displays a new message on the dash that it is disabled for a few seconds while driving on the freeway and then clears itself. Other seemingly related electrical issues started at the same time. On several of the occasions that the AIS failed to restart, All dash lights flickered rapidly, and the speedometer needle bounced wildly. after shutting down and restarting the A and B Trim computers had been zeroed as well as the MPG average being zeroed, and the Economy mode had been switched of. These nuisance electrical issues are not a safety concern themselves but may help point to a common failure which does cause the safety issues of the AIS and the LKAS systems. I believe you are investigating similar AIS issues on the Honda Pilot which shares many of the electrical and drive train components with the Ridgeline.

Manufacturer: HONDA
Mfg Campaign: 11472506
Notice Date: Jul 6, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2022

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