Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Honda Ridgeline owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I took this vehicle to the local Honda dealership in Sioux Falls Sd in 2015 or 2016 and waited (approximately 4 + hours) while they stated they repaired the faulty airbags according to the recall - but since that time I keep receiving these notices so now I don't know if the Honda dealership didn't actually repair the passenger airbag or didn't file the repair
I was stopped in a left turn lane behind another car. A third car came from behind at approximately 40 MPH and hit my car from behind, pushing it violently into the car ahead of me. My driver side airbag did not activate on impact. I suffered facial and arm injuries from striking the steering wheel. I was wearing seat belt and shoulder restraint. My car was subject to prior Takata airbag recall and airbag was replaced by dealer.
Takata recall. I have been without my vehicle for greater that 3 months. I have a rental that my kids cannot drive despite the fact that I spend literally thousands more in insurance premium to cover them!!!. American Honda of no help. They have no date certain when my airbag will be available. I even offered to return my rental and purchase a new Ridgeline if American Honda would just credit me the cost of the rental - for which they continue to pay - towards the best price I could negotiate on a new Ridgeline at the local dealer. No deal. They continue to pay for the rental - not a truck - and I continue to be without my vehicle; continue to pay higher insurance premiums for a car that my kids cannot drive. Please help in any way you can. Thanks, ted calianos
Never received an air bag recall notice. Found out when I tried to sell the vehicle. Now I cannot sell it. I have been told part(s) are on back order. They gave me a rental car. It has already been one month and it is expected to be at least a year before it is fixed. I need to sell my vehicle now. Dealer says they have a lot full of vehicles waiting to be repaired with airbags so they cannot buy back my vehicle, yet they are allowed to take it on a trade...this is ridiculous. I need to sell my vehicle. Help!
Takata recall. I have been waiting over two months for a replacement air bag for my vehicle. Lynnwood Honda has provided a rental vehicle, it does not measure up to my Honda. The dealership has been unable to supply a repair date. "maybe the end of June or July." is the response. Need some help moving this along. Thanks.
Takata recall I have contacted the dealer where I purchased my new Ridgeline, mohawk Honda 175 freemans bridge rd. Scotia, ny regarding my recall. They want me to surrender my truck and use a sedan loaner until they can make repairs. I have explained to them that I use my truck to make money with and I cannot afford to be without a truck. I have bills to pay. I purchased this vehicle from them in good faith and feel that they should find a way to provide me with a truck until they can fix mine. I also have made plans to tow a camper to our vacation this summer but I am sure they won't care about that either. Can you help me?
Takata recall - received notification of airbag recall on 2/19/2016 from dealer as part of normal service, as of 4/29/2016 it has been more than 60 days since notification and defect still has not been repaired. Dealer indicates parts are not available to remedy this defect and can not offer a comparable vehicle for loan. Recall notice indicates to submit complaint 60 days after notification if defect has not been repaired. This is my formal complaint. Thanks. [redacted], denver co
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/20/16 the consumer has an appointment, for October 21, 2016. Updated 10/18/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags) and felt that the expected part availability date was unreasonable. The contact received a loaner vehicle, but of a different model. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Honda Ridgeline. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact drove over a wood chipper. The air bags deployed, but did not inflate. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs, chest, back, neck, and nose. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska,…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Show 2 more recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA investigations
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.
Airbag complaints in other Ridgeline years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2013 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline, 78% of the model year's 45 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Ridgeline airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-500 (inflator module, Jun 27, 2019); NHTSA recall 19V-501 (inflator module, Jun 27, 2019); NHTSA recall 19V-182 (inflator module, Mar 6, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Ridgeline airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 3 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.