The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has 12 recalls, the most serious being multiple Takata airbag inflator defects affecting both the driver and front passenger sides, where the inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue appears across several filings covering both frontal airbag positions, but the underlying danger is the same regardless of which filing applies to a given vehicle. On the structural side, the rear frame can rust at the points where the fuel tank and rear subframe mount, allowing those components to separate from the frame. If the fuel tank drops and is damaged, fuel can leak and create a fire risk. There are also two recalls related to the heating and air conditioning blower motor wiring under the passenger-side dashboard: a connector in that area can be kicked by a front seat passenger's feet, causing the terminal to overheat, melt the wire insulation, and potentially start a fire. A lower-severity recall covers a dealer-installed trailer wiring harness that may not correctly operate backup lights on a connected trailer.
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What can fail
Road salt corrodes the frame where fuel tank straps attach, potentially causing the fuel tank to detach and leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear frame at no cost. Honda may repurchase the vehicle if corrosion is severe.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rear frame can rust where the fuel tank and rear subframe attach. This rust can cause the mounting points to fail, allowing the fuel tank to drop and leak fuel.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the rear frame for rust. If needed, they'll apply corrosion protection and install a support brace, or repair the frame. Honda may repurchase vehicles that fail inspection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to chemical breakdown from long-term exposure to heat and humidity.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may rupture due to moisture and manufacturing variations that develop over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger-side front air bag inflator may rupture during deployment due to excessive internal pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflators at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wiring connector for the blower motor under the passenger dashboard may be kicked by a front passenger's feet. This can overheat the connector, melting the wire insulation or connector itself and potentially causing a short circuit fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace any damaged connectors and install a protective cover to prevent foot contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The HVAC blower motor wiring connector under the passenger side of the dashboard may be kicked by a front seat passenger's feet, causing the connector terminal to overheat and melt the wire insulation or connector.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the connector, replace it if damaged, and install a protective cover on all vehicles at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The trailer wiring harness may cause the instrument panel to display reverse gear and light the reverse indicator when the ignition is in accessory position, even though the transmission is in park and cannot move.
What the fix does
No repair needed. This condition does not affect transmission function or trailer lights and poses no safety risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
