2021 Honda Ridgeline driver assistance problems

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has 25 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Driver Assistance complaints

19%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

Ridgeline driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V321000Driver AssistanceMay 9, 2024 · 187,290 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“I was involved in a rear end collision earlier today. My vehicle sustained significant front end damage and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle had to be flat bedded to a Massachusetts State Police Barracks, pending further action by my insurance company. There were no injuries.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 9, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2021 Honda Ridgeline driver assistance — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline driver assistance?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the driver assistance: 24V321000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.