Recall 12V025 affects 206 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline trucks with spare-tire information that does not match the placard. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 206 2011-2012 Ridgeline trucks because the spare tire does not match the tire information placard. The wrong label can lead to improper inflation and tire failure, which raises crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire information placard on a 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline is the label that tells an owner which tires belong on the truck and how they should be used. That label is supposed to match the tires installed on the vehicle, including the spare tire. When the placard and spare match, the owner, dealer, or tire shop has the right reference during tire service.
On affected Ridgelines, the spare tire installed in the truck does not match the information printed on the tire information placard. The problem is not described as a tread, sidewall, or air-pressure defect in the spare itself. It is a mismatch between the installed spare and the label that is supposed to identify the correct tire equipment for the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is unlikely to notice the issue during normal driving because the mismatch involves the spare tire and the placard, not a dashboard light or a change in how the truck feels.
Who's affected?
Scope spans the 2011 and 2012 Ridgeline, with the same label and tire-information issue listed for both model years.
| 2011 Honda Ridgeline | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Ridgeline | tire |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline | tire |
| Units affected | 206 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect tire information label can lead to the wrong tire pressure. Improper inflation raises the chance of tire failure and increases the risk of a crash. Use the VIN check to confirm whether this Ridgeline is included, then have the spare tire and placard inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline is included in this recall.
- Watch for Honda's owner notice if you have not received it.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 12V025 when you call.
- Schedule the spare-tire and tire-information-placard inspection that fixes mismatched tire information before inflation errors.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer. The spare-tire assembly exchange or tire-information-placard replacement is free.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the spare tire against the tire information placard. If the spare tire does not match the placard, the dealer exchanges the spare tire assembly or replaces the tire information placard. The remedy is handled free of charge under the recall, with parts and labor covered for the recall work. Honda's notice says the safety recall began on February 10, 2012.
Timeline
| January 26, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V025?
Recall 12V025 covers 206 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles with a spare tire that does not match the tire-information placard. The wrong label can lead to improper tire inflation, tire failure, and increased crash risk. Honda dealers inspect the spare tire and repair the issue for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ridgeline is included in recall 12V025. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 12V025. The dealer will inspect the spare tire and replace the spare tire assembly or tire-information placard for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Honda to repair this defect at no cost. For recall 12V025, Honda dealers inspect the spare tire and, when needed, exchange the spare tire assembly or replace the tire-information placard free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V025?
The safety risk is tire failure from improper inflation. The recall involves a spare tire that does not match the tire-information placard, which can lead an owner or service shop to inflate the tire incorrectly. Tire failure increases crash risk.
What if I bought my Honda Ridgeline used?
The free recall repair still applies. A used Ridgeline owner does not need the original owner letter to get recall service. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 12V025 and ask for the spare-tire inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V025000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V025 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V025000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →