2019 Honda Ridgeline VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has good reliability. There are 10 recalls and 222 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline. Severity signals include 8 crash-related complaints and 1 fire-related complaint. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Fuel System, Gasoline (36), Power Train (35), Electrical System (28).
Ridgeline reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Most-reported 2019 Honda Ridgeline issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Fuel System, Gasoline36
- Power Train35
- Electrical System28
- Engine23
- Fuel Propulsion System23
- Structure20
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Inspect for transmission shudder or hesitation during acceleration
- Check for engine knocking or unusual noises
- Test backup camera functionality by opening and closing the tailgate
- Verify hood stability at highway speeds for vibrations or fluttering
- Ensure brake pedal does not sink or feel spongy
- Confirm fuel pump and injector recalls have been addressed
- Test infotainment system for random volume changes or screen freezes
2019 Ridgeline recalls (10)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2019 Ridgeline. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 19V053000Jan 24, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
Consequence: A crack in the fuel pump feed port can allow pressurized fuel to leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, if necessary, and install a fuel pump cover, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall number for this recall is Q3V.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023
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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
- BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 22V867000Nov 23, 2022
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6RW.
- STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNHTSA 21V932000Nov 29, 2021
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.
Consequence: A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 21V215000Mar 25, 2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
- EQUIPMENTNHTSA 20E068000Sep 17, 2020
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.
Consequence: A separated panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 19V298000Apr 12, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Consequence: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
- STRUCTURENHTSA 18V848000Nov 28, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the right center pillar that will securely hold the center pillar trim clip, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is D3D.
- SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGSNHTSA 18V664000Sep 27, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SRS unit, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.
Used-market value
2019 Honda Ridgeline resale snapshot
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2019 Honda Ridgeline on the road
33,334 2019 Honda Ridgeline units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
How the 2019 Honda Ridgeline stacks up against rivals
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Reliability verdict for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
With a score well below the segment average, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline shows elevated reliability risk for its class. The recall count is elevated, reinforcing that this model year carries more documented corrective activity than a limited-recall vehicle would.
Complaints are not confined to a single system. They cluster across fuel-related categories and the powertrain, with additional concentration in the electrical system and engine. That spread suggests the reliability picture is broad rather than isolated, increasing uncertainty around which area is most likely to drive ownership disruption. As year three of this generation, the data does not indicate a clear settling into low-issue stability.
Overall, this Ridgeline rates as a higher-risk choice on reliability compared with typical segment expectations.
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2019 Honda Ridgeline — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline reliable?
With a score well below the segment average, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline shows elevated reliability risk for its class. The recall count is elevated, reinforcing that this model year carries more documented corrective activity than a limited-recall vehicle would.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have?
10 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Ridgeline problems?
The most-reported 2019 Honda Ridgeline problem areas are: Fuel System, Gasoline (36), Power Train (35), Electrical System (28).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2019 Honda Ridgeline, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.