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2023 Honda Ridgeline Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline, 15% of its 127 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 16,025 miles. A related recall (24V321000) covers a rearview camera wire harness that can fatigue and break.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
19
15% of 127
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
16,025 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly on two-lane roads when oncoming traffic is in the opposite lane, even with no actual collision risk.
  • Rearview camera image fails to display or shows a distorted picture, tied to recall 24V321000 for the tailgate wire harness.
  • Lane departure and lane keeping assistance warning lights flash simultaneously, sometimes followed by a check engine light.
  • Some owners report the recall repair part was unavailable for an extended period after being notified of campaign 24V321000.
  • Infotainment system failures intermittently disable the backup camera and cross traffic warning sensor together.
  • High-beam headlights fail to dim automatically due to a faulty camera sensor, blinding oncoming drivers at night.

When 2023 Honda Ridgeline collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2023, latest May 28, 2026.

2023 Honda Ridgeline collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2023Jan 2024Apr 2024Sep 2024Nov 2024Sep 2025Feb 2026May 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to May 2026; peak Nov 2024 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Honda Ridgeline

  1. 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.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 20070 (0%)
  3. 20080 (0%)
  4. 20090 (0%)
  5. 20100 (0%)
  6. 20110 (0%)
  7. 20120 (0%)
  8. 20130 (0%)
  9. 20140 (0%)
  10. 20150 (0%)
  11. 201746 (13%)
  12. 201833 (20%)
  13. 201916 (7%)
  14. 202028 (17%)
  15. 202119 (19%)
  16. 202217 (15%)
  17. 202319 (15%)
  18. 202411 (19%)
  19. 202514 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Honda Ridgeline have a collision avoidance or camera recall?
Yes. Recall 24V321000 covers 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles where the rearview camera tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, preventing the camera image from displaying. Dealers replace the harness for free.
How common are Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints on the 2023 Ridgeline?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2023 Ridgeline, which is 15% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints on the 2023 Ridgeline is 16,025 miles.
Are these camera and collision system issues linked to crashes?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Ridgeline shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2023 Ridgeline compare to other years for this issue?
The 2023 Ridgeline's 15% share is close to 2022 (15%) and 2021 (19%), and well below the 2018 model year, which had 20% of its complaints in this area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.