2019 Honda Ridgeline Fuel System Problems
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline logs 73 Fuel System complaints, 31% of all 237 complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 46,000. NHTSA has issued three related fuel system recalls, including one specific to 2017-2019 Ridgeline fuel pump feed ports.
- Fuel System complaints
- 73
- 31% of 237
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong fuel odor entering the cabin through the HVAC vents and lingering in the garage after the vehicle is parked, with dealers sometimes unable to find a leak.
- Some owners describe the accelerator pedal being depressed with no response, hesitation, and illuminated check engine and emissions lights, later diagnosed as fuel injector failure.
- One owner reported the vehicle losing motive power and stalling at 70 mph with multiple warning lights on, and the dealer could not determine the cause.
- Several owners who received notice of recall campaign 23V858000 for the fuel system said replacement parts were not yet available and that Honda exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.
- One owner mentioned faulty fuel injectors matching a service bulletin but said the repair was denied because it was not covered on their specific VIN.
When 2019 Honda Ridgeline fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 18, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
- NHTSA 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
- NHTSA 19V053000Jan 24, 2019Fuel System106,683 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
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.
Fuel System complaints by Ridgeline model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- NHTSA lists 73 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Ridgeline, which is 31% of all 237 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Ridgeline year in the data.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 19V053000 covers 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks for fuel pump feed ports that can crack from exposure to acids like car wash soap. A later recall, 23V858000, also covers the fuel pump module on the 2019 Ridgeline.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2019 Ridgeline?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 46,000 miles.
- Have fuel system problems on the 2019 Ridgeline caused crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data lists 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Ridgeline.
- Are recall parts available for the 2019 Ridgeline fuel pump recall?
- Several owners who filed complaints about recall 23V858000 reported that replacement parts were not yet available at their dealer, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.