There are 4 owner-reported brakes complaints for the 2020 Honda Ridgelinein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Since buying this vehicle new, on multiple occasions the automatic braking system has come on approaching other vehicles on a straight stretch of highway even when both I and the approaching vehicle are nowhere near the center line or anywhere near an accident situation. I reported this to the dealership in the first six months after purchase and was told nothing was wrong. The frequency of this happening seems to be increasing.
While driving on the highway truck pressed brakes without any obstacles near or in front of me. This event has happened more than once as of late.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V458000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle turned unintendedly. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
THE BRAKES ARE SOFT IF YOU HIT THE BRAKES OUT OF THE "CLEAR BLUE". IF YOU RECENTLY PRESSED THEM WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF SECONDS, THE PEDAL HAS A MUCH FIRMER AND GRABBIER PERCEPTION. THE BRAKES FUNCTION NICELY, BUT THE VARIANCE IN BRAKE FEEL COULD BE DETRIMENTAL WHERE FRACTIONS OF A SECOND MATTER. THE VEHICLE DOES IT ALL THE TIME REGARDLESS OF TERRAIN OR TEMPERATURE.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026