2020 Honda Ridgeline Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 28 complaints in Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline, 17% of all complaints that year. A related recall (24V321000) covers a rearview camera tailgate wire harness that can fatigue and break. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area, with median failure mileage at 30,000 miles.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 28
- 17% of 169
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera image intermittently fails to display when shifting into reverse, sometimes clearing after the vehicle is restarted.
- Owners report the recall remedy for the rearview camera wiring harness did not fully resolve the display failure.
- The front-facing camera or wiring harness fails outright, disabling Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, and Collision Mitigation Braking together.
- Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking activate on oncoming traffic in the opposite lane, particularly on right-hand curves at 45 to 55 mph.
- Dash displays intermittent fault messages for ACC, LKAS, Collision Mitigation, and lane departure warning, sometimes traced to sensor communication or battery issues.
- Automatic braking has engaged for a vehicle detected two lanes over rather than directly ahead.
When 2020 Honda Ridgeline collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint May 7, 2021, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline
- NHTSA 24V321000May 9, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras187,290 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Ridgeline model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2020 Ridgeline owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?
- NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2020 Ridgeline, which is 17% of all 169 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ridgeline rearview camera?
- Yes. Recall 24V321000 covers 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles where the rearview camera tailgate wire harness can fatigue and break, preventing the camera image from displaying.
- Did the recall fix the rearview camera issue?
- Some owners reported the camera failure persisted even after the recall repair was completed.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these camera and collision system complaints?
- NHTSA data for this area on the 2020 Ridgeline shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.