Recall 12V432 affects 17 2012 Honda Ridgeline trucks with the wrong passenger airbag status indicator. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 17 2012 Ridgeline vehicles under recall 12V432 because an incorrect passenger airbag status indicator was installed. Without the correct indicator, occupants are not told when the front passenger airbag is off and will not deploy in a crash; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On a 2012 Honda Ridgeline, the passenger airbag status indicator is the display that tells occupants whether the passenger airbag is on or off. That message matters because the airbag system uses it to show the status of occupant crash protection for the front passenger seat.
On affected Ridgeline trucks, Honda says the wrong passenger airbag status indicator was installed. The truck can display passenger airbag status with an indicator that does not match the required equipment for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The defect is not a wear item or a broken switch from normal use. It is an incorrect installed part that leaves the vehicle out of compliance.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear a noise, feel a change in driving, or see a mechanical symptom before finding out the truck is included. The issue is identified by the recall record and the VIN, not by how the Ridgeline feels on the road.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 17 |
Not every 2012 Honda Ridgeline is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the proper passenger airbag indicator, the driver and passengers do not get the warning that the front passenger airbag is off and will not deploy in a crash. That missing warning increases injury risk for the person in the front passenger seat. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Honda Ridgeline is included in this recall.
- Review the Honda owner notice mailed for this recall, or call Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 for recall timing.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer about the free passenger airbag indicator replacement that restores correct airbag status information.
- Reference recall number 12V432 when you call the dealer.
- Use the front passenger seat with care until the repair is complete, because the indicator error can hide that the passenger airbag is off.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the passenger airbag status indicator covered by recall 12V432. The part tells occupants whether the passenger airbag is on or off, so the repair centers on correcting the indicator installed in the affected 2012 Ridgeline. Honda's filed remedy says the replacement is free of charge. The safety recall began on September 21, 2012, so ask a Honda dealer to check the VIN and confirm the open repair path before the vehicle is serviced.
Timeline
| September 5, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V432?
Recall 12V432 covers 17 2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles built on April 18, 2012 with an incorrect passenger airbag status indicator. The truck fails to meet the federal occupant crash protection standard because the indicator can show the wrong front-passenger airbag status.
What should I do if my 2012 Honda Ridgeline is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ridgeline is included in recall 12V432. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the passenger airbag indicator replacement. Reference recall number 12V432000 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Honda to repair this safety defect at no cost. A franchised Honda dealer will replace the passenger airbag indicator free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is incorrect front-passenger airbag status information. If the passenger airbag is off and the indicator does not show that correctly, the driver and passengers are not properly warned before a crash, increasing injury risk for the front passenger.
When did Honda start this recall repair?
Honda began the safety recall on September 21, 2012. If your VIN is included and the indicator was never replaced, contact a franchised Honda dealer or Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009 and reference recall number 12V432000.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V432000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V432 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V432000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall 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 →