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2025 Honda Ridgeline maintenance schedule

The 2025 Ridgeline is part of the 2nd Gen (2017-2026), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2025 Ridgeline needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Honda's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Maintenance Minder A/B

7,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Replace every 15k

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Tire rotation

Maintenance Minder sub-code 1

7,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Replace every 3 years regardless of mileage

3 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Inspect at 60k; full replace per Maintenance Minder

60,000 miIndependent
Transmission fluid

Sub-code 3 replacement

45,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs

Replace between 90,000 and 105,000 miles

90,000 miIndependent
Timing belt

Timing belt on V6 engines only; replace belt and inspect water pump

105,000 mi / 7 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt

Inspect interval; replace as needed

45,000 miIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid (AWD)

Maintenance Minder sub-code 6 (i-VTM4 AWD)

30,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Test lifespan / inspect connections

3 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20
Coolant
Type 2
Transmission fluid
ATF DW-1 (6AT) / ATF Type 3.1 (9AT)

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.5L 6-cyl (J35Y6), 280 hp, 6AT, 9AT, FWD, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2025 Honda Ridgeline

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Honda dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Air bags

NHTSA 26V332000

May 2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 24V321000

May 2024

Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$428

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Ridgeline model years

2nd Gen (2017-2026)

2017201820192020202120222023202420252026

1st Gen (2006-2014)

2014

Shopping new? The Honda Ridgeline guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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