How common are camera problems on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?

NHTSA lists 33 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Ridgeline, which is 20% of all 161 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline backup camera?

Yes. Recall 22V867000, reported November 23, 2022, covers 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles whose tailgate movement can break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing camera failure. Dealers replace the wiring harness free of charge.

At what mileage does the camera issue usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,000 miles.

Did the camera failures cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Ridgeline shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2018 Honda Ridgeline Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline, 20% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles. A related recall, 22V867000, covers rearview camera wiring harness failures caused by tailgate movement.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 33; 20% of 161
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Backup camera image intermittently drops to a black screen or shows only grid lines while reversing.
Rearview camera wiring harness fractures or frays where it crosses from the cab body to the tailgate, often cited by dealers as the failure point.
Camera guide lines display in the wrong orientation or disappear entirely before the camera image fails completely.
Some owners report the camera stops working gradually over weeks before failing outright, without any warning light.
Dashboard warning lights for driver-assist systems (LKAS, ACC, CMBS, road departure) illuminate due to an internal electronic fault in the multipurpose camera unit.
Owners describe the wiring harness as too weak to withstand repeated tailgate opening and closing, calling it a repeat design issue.

When 2018 Honda Ridgeline collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2021, latest Oct 12, 2025.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2021 to Oct 2025; peak Feb 2022 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline

NHTSA 22V867000Nov 23, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras117,445 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to fail.
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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Ridgeline model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
201746 (13%)
201833 (20%)
201916 (7%)
202028 (17%)
202119 (19%)
202217 (15%)
202319 (15%)
202411 (19%)
202514 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are camera problems on the 2018 Honda Ridgeline?: NHTSA lists 33 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Ridgeline, which is 20% of all 161 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Ridgeline backup camera?: Yes. Recall 22V867000, reported November 23, 2022, covers 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles whose tailgate movement can break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing camera failure. Dealers replace the wiring harness free of charge.
At what mileage does the camera issue usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,000 miles.
Did the camera failures cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 Ridgeline shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.