NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Honda Ridgeline Safety Ratings
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline scores 75 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 11 recalls, and 229 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline carries a NHTSA Safety Index of 75/100, positioning it within the Average safety band. While its crash-test scores are strong, 11 recall campaigns and a modest avoidance-tech evaluation prevent a higher overall rating. This vehicle represents a reasonable used-market option for safety-focused consumers who prioritize verifying open recalls by VIN.
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 75 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars, sourced from federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline ranks 101 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 75 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.9% |
| Recalls on file | 11 |
| Owner complaints | 229 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 101 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2019 Ridgeline earned an Average Safety Index of 75/100, its inaugural score, preventing a year-over-year comparison. Its crash-protection sub-score was exceptional at 66 out of 70, yet a low defect-record sub-score of 3 out of 20 highlights the 11 recall campaigns issued since its launch. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 6 out of 10 reflects that while electronic stability control was standard, forward collision warning and lane departure warning were optional. The only crash-test result preventing a clean sweep was the 4 out of 5 stars for rollover risk, with a 17 percent risk figure. For a 7-year-old vehicle, with new recall activity as recent as mid-2026 for issues including its frame and occupant classification sensor, the defect record is the most significant safety factor for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Honda Ridgeline perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Ridgeline earned an overall 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, with both frontal and side impact protection rated at a full 5 stars. The Ridgeline did not achieve perfection across the board, however. Its rollover resistance received 4 out of 5 stars, with a 17 percent rollover risk measured. The dynamic tip-test resulted in No Tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13016
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Yes, 11 recall campaigns cover this model year. Named components include the structural frame and members, the front-passenger air bag occupant classification sensor, the gasoline fuel pump, internal engine hard parts, and the rearview camera tied to tailgate operation. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the supplied campaign summaries, but shoppers should confirm remedy status by VIN directly with NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS26V365000
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.
Remedy: 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
Reported 2026-06-04
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-12-18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL23V751000
Risk: 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 mi
Reported 2023-11-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA22V867000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-11-23
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD21V932000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-11-29
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP21V215000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-03-25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS19V298000
Risk: 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 c
Reported 2019-04-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP19V053000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2019-01-24
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS18V848000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2018-11-28
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER18V664000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2018-09-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA has logged 229 unverified owner allegations for this model year. The most frequently cited components in those unverified reports are the Fuel System and Gasoline category (38 reports each), Power Train (36), Electrical System (35), Engine (34), and Fuel/Propulsion System (34). Eight alleged crashes and eight alleged injuries appear in the unverified complaint record.
229 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
For the 2019 Ridgeline, 11 recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA, with at least two issued in 2026. Any shopper considering a used 2019 Ridgeline should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase, as open remedies are a possibility on unserviced examples. Confirm with a Honda dealer which campaigns have been completed and which parts are available.
- The 2019 Ridgeline's defect-record sub-score of 3 out of 20 is the single largest drag on its 75/100 Safety Index, driven by 11 recall campaigns that include a 2026 structural frame-and-members recall and a 2026 front-passenger air bag sensor recall still active on this model year.
- NHTSA's crash tests gave this specific model year a 5-star overall rating with a 5-star frontal and a 5-star side result, but the rollover score of 4 out of 5 stars and a measured 17 percent rollover risk are the one area where the 2019 Ridgeline did not achieve a perfect sweep.
- Both forward collision warning and lane departure warning were listed as optional equipment on the 2019 Ridgeline, not standard, which is reflected in the avoidance-tech sub-score of 6 out of 10 and distinguishes this year from configurations where such systems ship as standard.
- The 229 unverified NHTSA complaint allegations on file for this model year include a rearview camera recall specific to 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles, where tailgate operation was alleged to break the camera harness, making that recall particularly worth confirming as resolved on any used example.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Honda Ridgeline places
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Honda Ridgeline safety questions
Was the 2019 Honda Ridgeline crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 75 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Honda Ridgeline crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Honda Ridgeline earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Ridgeline have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 11 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 229 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Ridgeline years
Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13016), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Ridgeline 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 101 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.