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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2020 Honda Ridgeline Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
8%of 170 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline, 8% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“AT odometer reading 35870, while loading the pickup for a trip home the backup camera failed. No local dealership was open on the weekend and we were 600 miles from home. Upon arrival, Monday, the local dealership was called and we were told the repair would not be covered by warranty and a similar recall on 2019 vehicles would not apply to 2020 model year for the same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11534585, filed 2023-07

“Scheduled my vehicle for recall related to the tailgate/camera/rear area warning system harness replacement for today 10-15-2024 after two notices. Upon arriving for my appointment, I learned that the dealer, Voyles Honda Marietta, GA does not have the parts, nor can they provide a time/date when parts would be available. Further, the Service Manager, Marvin, said the same parts issue is present with a fuel pump and electric steering campaign currently released. From prior involvement with many heavy truck campaign recalls, I know the O.E.M. …”

NHTSA complaint #11619824, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the back over prevention camera failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11587311, filed 2024-05, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera image failed to display an accurate image of the rear of the vehicle when shifted into reverse. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the back-over prevention camera wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11582301, filed 2024-04, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable while reversing. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the rearview camera became operable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V321000 (Back Over Prevention), and 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627675, filed 2024-11, 3,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202445%
202386%
202222%
202144%
2020148%
2019135%
20183119%
20173410%

Other parts of the 2020 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical system
49 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Lane departure
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Ridgeline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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