Recall 21V932 affects 724,826 2016-2020 Honda Pilot, Passport, and Ridgeline vehicles for a hood-latch-striker defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 724,826 2016-2020 Pilot, Ridgeline, and Passport vehicles because the hood latch striker can become damaged and separate from the hood. If the hood opens while driving, it can block the driver's view and raise crash risk; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The hood latch striker on these 2016-2020 Honda Ridgeline, Passport, and Pilot vehicles is the metal catch attached to the hood. When the hood closes, the latch grabs that striker and holds the hood down against air pressure, vibration, and normal road movement.
On affected vehicles, the striker can become damaged and separate from the hood. Once that happens, the latch no longer has a secure part to hold, so the hood can lift or open while driving. Honda's filing says similar vehicles built outside this range had adhesive applied to the striker, with the latch height and front seal set to specification.
Before the striker fails, owners can notice hood vibration noises or a hood that feels loose. Treat either sign as a reason to avoid highway speeds and arrange dealer service, because the hood is not being held the way it was designed to be held.
Who's affected?
Spans Ridgeline, Passport, and Pilot vehicles across the 2016-2020 model years, with both hood latch and hood body structure components listed.
| 2020 Honda Ridgeline | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Passport | Latch |
| 2019 Honda Passport | body structure |
| 2019 Honda Pilot | Latch |
| 2019 Honda Pilot | body structure |
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline | Latch |
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline | body structure |
| 2018 Honda Pilot | Latch |
| 2018 Honda Pilot | body structure |
| 2018 Honda Ridgeline | Latch |
| 2018 Honda Ridgeline | body structure |
| 2017 Honda Pilot | Latch |
| 2017 Honda Pilot | body structure |
| 2017 Honda Ridgeline | Latch |
| 2017 Honda Ridgeline | body structure |
| 2016 Honda Pilot | Latch |
| 2016 Honda Pilot | body structure |
| 2020 Honda Ridgeline | Latch |
| Units affected | 724,826 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the hood latch striker fails, the hood can open while driving, block the driver's view, and increase crash risk. Hood vibration noises or a loose hood are warning signs. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2020 Honda Ridgeline, Passport, or Pilot is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free hood-latch striker repair or hood replacement that prevents the hood from opening while driving.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. Reference recall number 21V932 and Honda recall PBV when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Pull over if the hood moves, opens, or does not stay closed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the hood latch striker and either repairs the striker or replaces the hood if the striker damage requires it. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you've already paid for a related hood latch or hood striker repair, Honda's general reimbursement plan on file covers documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk and ask how to submit it under recall 21V932.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 29, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| November 30, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 18, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 18, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V932?
Recall 21V932 covers 724,826 2016-2020 Honda Ridgeline, Passport, and Pilot vehicles with a hood latch striker that can become damaged and separate from the hood. The hood can open while driving and block the driver's view. Honda dealers will repair the striker or replace the hood for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2020 Honda Ridgeline, Passport, or Pilot is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V932. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the hood latch striker repair or hood replacement. Reference recall 21V932 or Honda recall PBV when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Honda to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Honda dealer will repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood when needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is blocked forward visibility. If the hood latch striker separates from the hood, the hood can open while driving, obstruct the driver's view, and increase crash risk. Confirm the VIN and schedule the free Honda dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this Honda used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Honda mailed owner letters on January 18, 2022, but a used-vehicle buyer can miss that notice, so check your VIN and call a Honda dealer if recall 21V932 is open.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V932000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V932 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V932000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →