NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Honda Ridgeline Safety Ratings
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 2 recalls, and 61 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline achieves an Exceptional rating with a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100. This places it among the highest-performing vehicles in our assessment. Its safety profile is anchored by strong NHTSA crash-test results and a complete suite of avoidance technology. However, the presence of two active recall campaigns introduces a minor caveat to an otherwise robust safety showing for this pickup truck.
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline ranks 45 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.9% |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 61 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 45 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2025 Ridgeline arrives with a 5-star overall NHTSA rating, a genuine high-water mark for a body-on-frame-adjacent pickup. This strong crash-test performance underpins its Safety Index of 92/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. Crash protection scores 66 out of 70, and avoidance technology earns a full 10 out of 10, confirming that forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment. The single structural limitation in the crash data is a 4 out of 5 stars rollover score, with a 17 percent risk figure, consistent with the physics of a taller vehicle. The 2025 model's Safety Index represents a three-point dip from the 2024 model year's 95/100. This decline is directly attributable to the defect record sub-score, which stands at 15.75 out of 20, reflecting the weight of two open recall campaigns against an otherwise near-perfect crash-test sheet. Buyers should understand the year-over-year Index decline is driven by the recall record, not by any deterioration in crash-test outcomes. The 61 reported owner complaints, with Exterior Lighting and Forward Collision Avoidance each drawing double-digit alleged reports, are worth monitoring as the fleet ages, though none of these are verified findings.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Honda Ridgeline perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Ridgeline achieved a perfect 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, matching its performance in both frontal and side impact crash tests. The vehicle received a 4-star rating for rollover protection, with a 17 percent rollover risk. Notably, the dynamic tip-test resulted in "No Tip," indicating a resistance to rollover initiation under tested conditions.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20102
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Honda Ridgeline have any recalls?
Two recall campaigns affect the 2025 Ridgeline. The first involves the air bag occupant classification sensor on the front passenger side, spanning a wide range of Honda and Acura models. The second targets the rearview camera tailgate wire harness, which may fatigue and affect back-over prevention on certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. Neither campaign carries a do-not-drive or park-outside designation based on available data, but remedy status should be confirmed by VIN.
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V321000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-05-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA has received 61 unverified owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Ridgeline. Exterior Lighting leads at 23 alleged reports, followed by the Electrical System at 13, Forward Collision Avoidance at 12, and Unknown Or Other at 12. Two complaints allege crash involvement and one alleges injuries. All are unverified allegations, not established facts.
61 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2025 Ridgeline carries two open recalls: for the occupant classification sensor and for the rearview camera wire harness. Purchasers of a used 2025 Ridgeline should confirm both have been remedied. An unresolved recall transfers with ownership.
- The 2025 Ridgeline's Safety Index dropped three points from the 2024 model year's 95/100 to 92/100, a decline driven by the defect record sub-score of 15.75/20 tied to two active recall campaigns, not by any change in crash-test outcomes.
- NHTSA's rollover assessment for this model year shows a 4-out-of-5-star rating with a 17 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic test, the only star rating below the maximum on an otherwise perfect crash-test sheet.
- The rearview camera recall specifically names 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles and involves potential wire harness fatigue that could impair back-over prevention, making VIN-level remedy verification a priority for any used-market buyer of this year.
- Reported complaints for this model year show 12 unverified allegations specifically targeting Forward Collision Avoidance, a notable concentration given that the system scores a perfect 10/10 in the avoidance technology sub-index, warranting attention as the vehicle accumulates mileage.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Honda Ridgeline places
The 2025 Honda Ridgeline qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Honda Ridgeline safety questions
Was the 2025 Honda Ridgeline crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Honda Ridgeline, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Honda Ridgeline crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Honda Ridgeline have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Honda Ridgeline?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 61 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20102), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Ridgeline 2025.
- 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 45 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- 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.