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Buying a used 2021 Honda Ridgeline? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2021 Ridgeline has 7 recalls covering the center belt, brake master cylinder, passenger seat sensor, rearview camera, unintended passenger airbag deployment, rear subframe corrosion, and side mirror glass. Its 101 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by engine concerns at 28, electrical issues at 15, and forward collision avoidance at 15. The recall record spans several distinct systems, making repair documentation important alongside checks for reported engine and electronic symptoms.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific completion records for all 7 recalls.
- Ask about engine problems and forward collision avoidance warnings.
- Check camera operation, mirror glass attachment, and rear subframe condition.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord, CR-V, Ridgeline Center Belt May Not Lock | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda, Acura Models: Brake Master Cylinder May Separate | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Ridgeline rearview camera image may not display | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura Rear Subframe May Corrode And Fail | Structure | high |
| Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, Odyssey side mirror glass may fall off | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
101 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | None found |
| Electrical System | 15 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 15 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | None found |
| Power Train | 11 | None found |
| Fuel System | 6 | None found |