2021 Honda Ridgeline recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 7 2021 Honda Ridgeline recalls, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Structure, Frame And MembersAmerican Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016 to 2022 Honda Pilot, 2017 to 2023 Ridgeline, 2019 to 2023 Passport, and 2014 to 2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1 888 234 2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
May 21, 2026Air Bags, SensorHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 to 2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019 to 2024 RDX, 2017 to 2020, 2022 to 2026 MDX, 2017 to 2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017 to 2022 Pilot, 2019 to 2021 Passport, 2018 to 2026 Odyssey, 2019 to 2022 Insight, 2019 to 2021 HRV, 2018 to 2020 Fit, 2020 to 2022 CRV Hybrid, 2017 to 2022 CRV, 2017 to 2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017 to 2021 Civic hatchback, 2016 to 2020 Civic coupe, 2016 to 2022 Civic, 2017 to 2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016 to 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
May 9, 2024Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemHonda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V321000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Feb 1, 2024Air Bags, SensorHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HRV, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021 to 2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020 to 2021 CRV, CRV Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020 to 2022 Acura RDX, and 2020 to 2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Jun 29, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Civic, 2020 to 2023 Ridgeline, 2021 to 2023 Passport, 2021 to 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.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mar 16, 2023Visibility, Rearview Mirrors/devicesHonda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020 to 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."
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Nov 18, 2021Seat Belts, Rear/otherHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CRV, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CRV Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the second row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1 888 234 2138.
NHTSA campaign 21V900000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Honda Ridgeline has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.