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Fuel systemPart report

2019 Honda Ridgeline Fuel system Problems

Complaints
73about this part
Share
31%of 238 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, 31% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Strong fuel odor coming from the engine compartment which is drawn in through the HVAC vents while stopped. It also makes my garage smell like gasoline for hours after the vehicle is shut off. The dealer said they couldn't find a fuel leak. It doesn't do it every time, but most of the time. It's not only nauseating, but also embarrassing because it makes my new Honda smell like an old car with a gas leak.”

NHTSA complaint #11189841, filed 2019-03, 2,800 miles

“Bought this 2019 Honda Ridgeline on 1/2/25. Honda corrected the recall for fuel pump and after that, my car is burning fuel like crazy. Now they said that I need to replace my fuel pump and they said my VIN is not included on the recall for fuel injectors. Honda know that they should recall all their 2019 Honda Ridgeline model and not just a specific VIN. They need to recall this faulty fuel injectors with the new one and honor the 10 years and 150,000 miles fuel injectors warranty on all the 2019 Honda Ridgeline model and not just a specific VIN numbers. …”

NHTSA complaint #11638141, filed 2025-01, 70,437 miles

“There is a persistent smell of fuel after my Ridgeline is warmed up/driven and then parked. The garage itself will smell strongly of gas afterwards and those fumes get pulled into the cabin via the fresh air intakes. When inspecting the engine bay, its smells far more strongly on the passenger side of the engine bay than the drivers.”

NHTSA complaint #11320012, filed 2020-04, 12,000 miles

“Fuel / combustion chamber odors accumulating around engine compartment when vehicle is parked in garage and filling the cabin with nauseating odor. This problem comes and goes with new resolution from dealer. Seem as an engine venting issue. Ongoing problem since new phurchase.”

NHTSA complaint #11321068, filed 2020-04, 10,000 miles

“Truck is getting gas fumes into the cabin intermittently. Smell comes through the A/C-heater vents. Does not happen when outside air circulation is shut off. Making owner get headaches and feel ill. Has been to the dealer twice for this, of which they have not established the issue. This is common for this maker and they have had other class action lawsuits regarding this. Happens when the truck is running. Can be when driving or sitting and idling. Can be at any location. Occasional feul smell outside the vehicle as well when truck is shut off.”

NHTSA complaint #11316781, filed 2020-03, 26,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202457%
202365%
2022108%
202166%
202085%
20197331%
20183019%
20174613%
201324%
201214%
201012%
200926%
200886%
200732%
2006156%

Other parts of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline

Engine
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Ridgeline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology