NHTSA Closed Probe into Honda Ridgeline Camera Failures
The federal regulator determined that repaired wiring harnesses in Honda Ridgeline trucks are unlikely to fail prematurely.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Trucks
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed an investigation into potential rear-view camera defects affecting 129,092 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks. Federal testing concluded that the wiring harnesses are not expected to fail during the normal lifespan of the vehicles.
Why it matters
This closure brings resolution to a long-running safety inquiry that had previously required a 2022 recall. The findings provide clarity for owners concerned about the ongoing reliability of their vehicle's camera systems.
The probe covered a total of 129,092 Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks that were part of an original 2022 recall. Rigorous inspections and durability testing performed by the Vehicle Research and Test Center confirmed the components met performance expectations.
The players
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
This federal agency is responsible for maintaining and improving vehicle safety standards across the United States.
Vehicle Research and Test Center
This organization serves as the primary research laboratory for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Honda
This global automotive manufacturer produces the Ridgeline pickup truck line.
The details
The agency upgraded its initial recall query to an engineering analysis after receiving reports of potential failures. Following extensive inspections and surveys of current owners, investigators found no evidence that the repaired wire harnesses would sustain damage leading to camera outages.
Timeline
The initial recall of Honda Ridgeline vehicles occurred in 2022.
The NHTSA opened a formal recall query into the trucks in 2024.
The investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis in February 2025.
The NHTSA closed the engineering analysis on September 22, 2026.
Roadmap
This closure follows a pattern set by the 2022 Honda Ridgeline recall, marking the conclusion of federal efforts to verify the safety of those initial repairs. It highlights the agency's increasing focus on long-term durability testing to ensure manufacturers' fixes hold up over the vehicle's lifespan.
Honda Ridgeline owners no longer need to worry about the prospect of new recalls regarding the rear-view camera wiring harness. The findings offer assurance that vehicles repaired under the 2022 mandate meet federal safety standards for durability.
The takeaway
Vehicle owners should rely on official agency bulletins when assessing the long-term safety status of their specific make and model. Regular maintenance of electrical components is always recommended to ensure continued performance of safety systems.
Further reading
For more information on current safety standards, visit the Trucks section.
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