2025 Honda Ridgeline: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Driver assistance, Lights · WI

I purchased this Honda Ridgeline xxx. My first time driving at night I noticed the auto-dimming headlights were dimming for roadsigns and not dimming far enough in advance for oncoming vehicles. On XXX while driving at night I took my first video of the auto-dimming headlight operation - the Ridgeline had 635 total mileage at this time. Several videos have been taken since. The vehicle will also issue "Brake" warnings while going around right hand curves with oncoming traffic in the other lane. Frustrating to say the least. Today is XXX and I am at the [XXX] Honda dealership trying to get this fixed, again. Now the want to change a radar module, but I brought the vehicle here today to get the auto-dimming headlights fixed. This fix, I believe is more like a Hail-mary attempt by Honda to fix their auto-dimming headlight system - the Service tech told me: there is no software fix for the auto dimming headlight issue and this radar module could potentially fix the auto-dimming issue About two weeks prior to this I had my Ridgeline to this same dealership when they tried fixing the auto-dimming headlight system. That attempt did not work. Hence I'm here for the same issue. After that latest attempt to fix, I took my Ridgeline own a night test drive and it performed the same, in fact the auto-headlights did not dim for an oncoming car while going around a right hand curve. A frustrating issue becomes a Safety issue with the lights not dimming many many times when oncoming vehicles are sometimes less than two blocks away, of course the drivers of those vehicles flash lights back at me. The "Brake" warning does the same becoming a safety issue. One day a friend of mine drove my Honda Ridgeline on a curvy road and got several "Brake" warnings, which became very concerning for him - My friend thought he should slam on the brakes. Current mileage: 35,288. I need this fixed. Tech just informed me, not a radar issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Driver assistance, Lights · MA

I own a 2025 Honda Ridgeline that has experienced recurring problems with both the braking system warnings and the automatic high-beam headlight system. The vehicle displays brake-related warnings and has provided what appear to be false brake system indications. At times, the steering wheel also exhibits a shimmy or vibration when there is no apparent road condition or braking event that should cause it. These issues occur intermittently and are difficult to predict, creating concern that the vehicle's safety systems may not be operating properly. I experience this every time I drive the vehicle. I drive 2.5 hours per day back and forth work related and on average BRAKE BRAKE will come on 2 times. Always on non-highway roads. Does not occur on Hi-way The auto high-beam feature does not function reliably. The system fails to activate the high beams on dark roads, even in conditions where the feature should engage. At other times, the high beams will flicker on and off repeatedly or disengage unexpectedly. The operation is erratic and inconsistent, reducing visibility during nighttime driving and creating a safety concern. The vehicle was brought to a Honda dealership under warranty. The dealer acknowledged the concerns, but no repair could be performed, and the issues could not be corrected. Because of the unreliable operation, I had the automatic high beam feature disabled. These problems affect vehicle safety and driver confidence. Honda should investigate and correct these defects, as owners are paying for safety features that do not operate as intended. I am submitting this complaint because the brake warnings, steering vibration, and erratic automatic high-beam operation presents a safety risk to drivers and the public. Vehicle has 11,455 milage

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Lights · OH

The automatic high beams on my ridgeline tend to be a saftery issue the do not function correctly many owners report they have this issue as well there has been no damage yet however they have not worked since factory I've asked the dealer about it ans have been told it's normal

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Driver assistance, Lights · AR

This 2025 Honda Ridgeline has an auto high beam function. When the headlights are on, the auto high beam will cycle on and off for absolutely no reason. Often only 3-5 seconds apart. There will be no oncoming traffic and no road signs illuminated by the headlights that would possibly confuse the system that a vehicle is approaching. ALSO, the forward collision warning system is way too sensitive. It will often either flash a brake warning on the dash, or actually activate the braking system when it is not needed. This occurs often when on a two lane road, slight curve and traffic approaches in the opposite lane.

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Lights · NC

Auto bright headlight feature malfunctions constant when on almost to thr effect of a strobe light. Street lights, reflective street markings, reflective road signs, all make it disbale. When it actually does need to disable when another car is approaching it doesn't cut off early enough blinding on coming traffic. The system doesn't work period and is very distracting, and very dangerous.

Filed May 12, 2026 · Lights · GA

The high beam lights cycle on off constantly when on auto approximately every 5-10 seconds even when there is no oncoming traffic

Filed May 11, 2026 · Lights, Visibility · NC

Automatic high beam headlights fail to work properly most of the time will not go back to low beams when a vehicle is in the opposite lane also will not go to high beams when no vehicles are in sight very frustrating and dangerous

Filed Mar 28, 2026 · Lights · PA

Auto high beams are not working

Filed Feb 27, 2026 · Lights · 500 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the automatic high beam headlights were activated, but failed to illuminate as needed; however, the high beam headlights illuminated when there was oncoming traffic, affecting the vision of the oncoming driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle was performing as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Lights · IL

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline has an unsafe, faulty, improperly designed auto headlight system. Oncoming headlight detection is delayed by several seconds, or non-responsove at all. This creates s situation where my vehicle's headlights "automatically" blind oncoming traffic with high beams. This causes frustrated oncoming drivers to turn on their high beams, blinding me. This happens every time I turn on my auto headlight feature. I am a member of the Facebook Group "Honda Ridgeline Owners Club", with 18,000 members. Dozens of members there have confirmed that their later model Ridgelines experience the same safety issue. They claim that this started when Honda redesigned their front-facing detection camera a few years ago. Please look into this, and press for a recall. Honda has created a very unsafe situation with their faulty automatic headlight design.

Filed Feb 16, 2026 · Lights · MS

The automatic headlight dimmer feature at times doesn’t dim soon enough or at all for oncoming traffic. It will change to dim back to bright or the other way bright to dim for no apparent reason. On very dark roads they do not change to bright at all. It’s been to the dealer 3 times. On first visit they reported no error codes. On the next visit they said sensitivity was adjusted and said road tested. The did not put any miles on the vehicle and when question about the said road test I was told they tested it in a dark wash bay. The vehicle has only 5017 miles when I first reported but has done it since purchased. The dealer says it doesn’t have a problem and Honda America will not get involved.

Filed Jan 29, 2026 · Lights · WV

Automatic headlight dimming mechanism does not work well. Sometimes they do not dim to oncoming traffic. When they dim, they do not return to high beam even after returning to highway speed and no oncoming traffic.