Do Honda Ridgeline Rear Seats Fold Down? They Lift Up Instead

Honda Ridgeline rear-seat cushions do not fold flat down like the rear seats in many SUVs. On the 2021 and 2022 Ridgeline, Honda uses a 60/40 split lift-up rear seat: either side of the seat bottom can be raised toward the seatback to create a tall, flat-floor cargo area inside the cab, with storage underneath.

How the Ridgeline rear seat works

The rear bench is split 60/40. You can lift one section while leaving the other available for a passenger, or lift both sections to open the rear floor for taller cargo.

Honda designed the layout for carrying bulky items inside the cab while keeping the pickup bed free.

Does the seatback fold flat?

No—not in the conventional SUV sense. The useful cargo transformation comes from the lower seat cushions lifting upward. The seatbacks stay generally upright rather than folding forward into a long flat platform.

Why the lift-up design is useful

• Tall cargo can sit on the rear floor instead of the bed
• The 60/40 split lets you carry a passenger and cargo at the same time
• Underseat storage remains available for smaller items
• Equipment that you would rather keep out of the bed can ride inside the cab

Do recent trims have the feature?

Honda’s 2021 specification table lists the 60/40 split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage on Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition. Honda continued the same basic layout into later Ridgeline model years.

Can the rear seat be removed?

The factory system is intended to lift and lower for cargo flexibility, not as a quick-removal seat. If a repair or modification requires removal, use the service information for the exact model year.

Related: Ridgeline In-Bed Trunk and 2021 Ridgeline specs.

Sources

• Honda Information Center — 60/40 split lift-up rear seat
• Honda Information Center — 2021 Ridgeline seating specifications