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2022 Honda RidgelineRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 119 owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline. Most complaints involve exterior lighting (30) and engine (25). The EPA rates it 21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
21mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Jun 2026
Owner complaints
119
Top: exterior lighting
Fuel cost / yr
$3,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Structure: frame and members

Remedy pending

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 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.

StructureReported Jun 5, 2026NHTSA 26V365000

Back over prevention: camera

Free remedy

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.

Back over preventionReported May 10, 2024NHTSA 24V321000

Service brakes

Free remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Jun 29, 2023NHTSA 23V458000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

119 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2021 – Oct 2026
  1. Exterior lighting30
  2. Engine25
  3. Electrical system21
  4. Forward collision avoidance17
  5. Power train11
  6. Fuel/propulsion system10
  7. Service brakes6
  8. Steering4
  9. Lane departure3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Ridgeline model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201345
2017346
2018162
2019237
2020171
2021103
2022119
2023133
202475
2025107
202612
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Exterior lighting

30 reports
“Auto high beams redesigned from g2 to g3 models (mine is a 2022).. They do not work correctly. I know Honda had them working on my 2017 ridegeline, but engineering changes have made they inoperative. There is a multitude of complaints by almost every owner as there were none shipped that worked as designed. Honda support simply ask the owner to adjust the light sensitivity setting (low, med,high) but that is not the issue. While adjusting sensitivity may control the point at which the lights sense the brightness of on coming traffic, is does nothing to fix the problems.. 1.) problem Honda changes from 30MPH min spped to turn on automatically to 45 MPH. Useless at 45 MPH turn on, to many back roads where you need them are under 45 mhp. 2.) high beams go off when they sense the oncoming traffic lights, but alomost 100% of the time they fail to realize oncoming traffic terribly blinding oncoming traffic. 3.) They do not reenable themselves , after taking note, they appear to have a timer such that if they go off, for a set number of seconds (way to long) they may and I mean may re-enable themselves, but by the time they do if they do, the distance traveled before…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 16, 2025Exterior lightingODI 11705397

Engine

25 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine seized. The contact was able to start the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that an unknown software update was performed, adjustments were performed, and the computer was reset. The failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 14, 2026Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11764023

Electrical system

21 reports2 fires
“The component that failed is the starter motor assembly. It is currently installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. This failure creates a severe safety hazard by disabling critical Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). When the vehicle's Auto Idle Stop feature engages at a stop and then attempts to restart the engine, the internally defective starter draws excessive current. This causes the vehicle's electrical system voltage to plummet to 9 Volts. This sudden low-voltage condition immediately triggers warning messages and disables the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and the Forward Collision Warning system. My safety and the safety of others are put at immediate risk because the primary emergency automatic braking systems are deactivated during normal driving operation. The problem has been definitively reproduced and confirmed by an authorized Honda dealership. The manufacturer is aware of this defect and issued TSB 23-010 and a March 2023 Warranty Extension covering this exact issue. Initially, at the manufacturer's instruction, the authorized dealer performed a valve adjustment. However, on May 20, 2026, the…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11774297
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S9)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Ridgeline AWD
Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
182421$3,050441
  • Ridgeline AWD
    Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    18 city · 24 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.4%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 6, 2026Vehicle 16487Vehicle 16482
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 Ridgeline questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 6, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2022 Honda Ridgeline problems?

Owners filed 119 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are exterior lighting (30), engine (25), electrical system (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Honda Ridgeline get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Honda Ridgeline at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2022 Honda Ridgeline?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Honda Ridgeline 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026