2017 Honda Ridgeline fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 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.

• Recall 19V053000Jan 24, 2019106,683 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 4, 2026MIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   When driving the vehicle on I-94 near Taylor, MI, 2 codes popped up on my dashboard cluster: 1) Transmission System Problem 2) Blind Spot Info System Problem When diagnosing this at a local auto stores & the Honda dealer itself, a stored code of DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF is listed. Honda has identified a problem with this under Service Bulletin 23-078, but after talking with the dealer & calling American Honda they state the issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11722100 · source
2. Filed Feb 11, 2026NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this complaint to report what I believe to be a potential safety-related defect in my Honda vehicle, as well as an unresolved dispute with American Honda regarding responsibility for resulting damage. Recently, I was informed by my case manager at American Honda that my claim had been closed and that Honda would not cover the necessary repairs. When I requested an opportunity to escalate the matter, I was told that no escalation was…

   NHTSA complaint #11717308 · source
3. Filed Dec 5, 2025CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   All the warning lights came on. I took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. They told me that the problem was the fuel injectors. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles. They said there was a factory problem with the programming in the ECU and they are aware of the problem. They have issued an extended warranty for this. They now refuse to honor the warranty because my title is a salvage title. A salvage title has nothing to do with their faulty programming. They now want to…

   NHTSA complaint #11703345 · source
4. Filed Nov 10, 202591,000 miTNFireEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway unattended, for unknown reasons, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact had not experienced a failure with the vehicle prior to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to an undisclosed recall related to engine and fuel pump. There were no reported injuries. The Fire Department was called and arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire.…

   NHTSA complaint #11698483 · source
5. Filed Jul 31, 2025140,000 miMSFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the windows rolled up, the contact was nauseated when he arrived at his destination. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of gasoline. The contact checked for leaks but found no signs of a leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11677620 · source
6. Filed Jun 22, 2025PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Honda has issues with the fuel injectors for this year vehicle. Instead of performing a recall, they pushed it off by extending the warranty. If the injectors fail, the car becomes inoperable and could result in accident. Honda needs to fix this issue now and not just issue a warranty extension

   NHTSA complaint #11668407 · source
7. Filed Apr 21, 2025AZEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   My vehicle has less than 95k miles on it. Purchased it brand new from the dealer in 2016. It was one of the first few Ridgelines in the state. I've always had it serviced on time at the dealer, and kept up with its maintenance and care. The engine started to fail out of nowhere - making a weird tapping/knocking noise. I made an appointment to have it checked out by the dealership, and that same day my check engine light came on while I was on the freeway going 70mph. It…

   NHTSA complaint #11655920 · source
8. Filed Sep 23, 2024CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   7/13/2022 Recall work completed by dealer on Fuel Injection As of 9/26/2024 milage 73294. Now dealer states fuel injection is failing again!

   NHTSA complaint #11616009 · source
9. Filed Jun 26, 2024FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   My 2017 honda Ridgeline started making loud noises coming from the engine. I took it to autozone and they used there diagnostic tool and all that came up was an issue with the oxygen getting into the fuel due to an issue with the fuel injector. On my way home it stopped running as I was making a turn. Mechanic confirmed engine failure. I did research and typed my vin into Kelly blue book recall section and 7 recalls came up, including the engine. But when I called Honda they…

   NHTSA complaint #11596766 · source
10. Filed Jun 9, 2024IDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    On our way home the motor started ticking loudly and more and more loss of power. All the dash lights came on with the check engine light. We called the dealer and they said to bring it in. We babied it another mile and could no longer go more than 20 mph. We pulled over as soon as we could and the motor couldn’t go any more. Had it towed to the dealership and they said the whole fuel injection system failed and then discovered the rod bearings were destroyed. The car only…

    NHTSA complaint #11593319 · source
11. Filed Apr 11, 2024WAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Rod bearings failed, leaving metal shards in the pistons which causes engine the to overheat and seize or catch fire. The engine noise was getting increasingly loud over a 3 day period so I took it into the dealership (Honda of Seattle) and they found rod bearings had worn apart and were floating around inside the engine. This requires a full engine replacement. There were no warning lamps.

    NHTSA complaint #11582355 · source
12. Filed Jan 18, 2024MAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Unspent fuel (not exhaust) fumes entering the cabin from the front of the truck. Also noticeable from the outside when the truck is running. Fuel pump and EVAP were checked and there were no leaks. This does not happen if the "recirc" button is pushed, only when fresh air is entering the cabin through the ventilation system.

    NHTSA complaint #11566217 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology