Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KQ9
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2024
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KP8, KP9, KQ0, KQ1
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2024
Consumer Complaints
46 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
BIKE SURGES UNEXPECTEDLY AT LOW SPEED MOSTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND ONCE FROM A DEAD STOP. BIKE SURGE FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH AT INTERSECTION. I WAS SITTIN AT A RED LIGHT BETWEEN TWO CARS WHEN BIKE UNEXPECTEDLY SHOT FORWARD RAPIDLY CAUSE BIKE TO HIT CAR IN FRONT. DAMAGING BOTH VEHICLES.
Corrective Action:
BIKE SURGES UNEXPECTEDLY AT LOW SPEED MOSTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND ONCE FROM A DEAD STOP. BIKE SURGE FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH AT INTERSECTION. I WAS SITTIN AT A RED LIGHT BETWEEN TWO CARS WHEN BIKE UNEXPECTEDLY SHOT FORWARD RAPIDLY CAUSE BIKE TO HIT CAR IN FRONT. DAMAGING BOTH VEHICLES.
Additional Notes:
BIKE SURGES UNEXPECTEDLY AT LOW SPEED MOSTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND ONCE FROM A DEAD STOP. BIKE SURGE FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH AT INTERSECTION. I WAS SITTIN AT A RED LIGHT BETWEEN TWO CARS WHEN BIKE UNEXPECTEDLY SHOT FORWARD RAPIDLY CAUSE BIKE TO HIT CAR IN FRONT. DAMAGING BOTH VEHICLES.
Mfg Campaign: 11217483
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MOVE AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME STARTS TO MOVE AND HAS TO JAM ON THERE BRAKES AND THEN THEY HONK AT ME BECAUSE I AM STALLED AT THE INTERSECTION.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MOVE AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME STARTS TO MOVE AND HAS TO JAM ON THERE BRAKES AND THEN THEY HONK AT ME BECAUSE I AM STALLED AT THE INTERSECTION.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MOVE AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME STARTS TO MOVE AND HAS TO JAM ON THERE BRAKES AND THEN THEY HONK AT ME BECAUSE I AM STALLED AT THE INTERSECTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11205522
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MOVE AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME STARTS TO MOVE AND HAS TO JAM ON THERE BRAKES AND THEN THEY HONK AT ME BECAUSE I AM STALLED AT THE INTERSECTION.
Corrective Action:
THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MOVE AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME STARTS TO MOVE AND HAS TO JAM ON THERE BRAKES AND THEN THEY HONK AT ME BECAUSE I AM STALLED AT THE INTERSECTION.
Additional Notes:
THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND OTHER 2018 HONDA GOLDWING DCT OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND HONDA TELLS ALL OF US THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFELY ISSUE BECAUSE I GO TO MOVE AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME STARTS TO MOVE AND HAS TO JAM ON THERE BRAKES AND THEN THEY HONK AT ME BECAUSE I AM STALLED AT THE INTERSECTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11205522
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
2018 HONDA GL1800 / GOLD WING , RENTAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AS WE LEFT THE PARKING LOT IN THE MORNING. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD IN A SMALL TOWN, APPOX SPEED , 30 MPH. CHECKED IF THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. NO READING FOR THE FRONT TIRE. REAR WAS READING 32 .WENT TO A TIRE SHOP ABOUT 1 MILE AWAY AND TOPPED OFF THE REAR TIRE. HEADED BACK TO THE HOTEL , 1 MILE AWAY. HALF WAY BACK IT ACTIVATED AGAIN. USED MY AIR PUMP AND PUT 42 PSI IN. CALLED THE RENTAL DEALER. CENTRAL MAINE POWERSPORTS , LEWISTON , ME . RENTAL OFFICE SAID THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS REPLACED 400 MILES AGO. HE THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE TPMS . I PLANNED ON ROAD TESTING IT WITHOUT MY WIFE ON BACK, RETURN FOR LUNCH TO LET THE TIRES COOL AND RECHECK THE PRESSURE. CHECKED THE PRESSURE AND IT SEEMED TO BE HOLDING. NOT KNOWING IF THE TPMS WAS FAULTY OR IF THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE TREAD , I COULDN'T TRUST THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT ONLY HAS TWO TIRES. CALLED THE DEALER AND WE DECIDED TO HAVE THEM PICKUP THE BIKE AND REFUND OUR RENTAL. I CALLED HONDA POWER SPORTS NATIONAL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL ON THE BIKE. 866-784-1870 . CASE # 09015673 . THEY OFFERED ME A HAT . OUR MOTORCYCLE GUIDED TOUR WAS ENDED AND WE HAD TO DRIVE OUR VAN.
Corrective Action:
2018 HONDA GL1800 / GOLD WING , RENTAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AS WE LEFT THE PARKING LOT IN THE MORNING. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD IN A SMALL TOWN, APPOX SPEED , 30 MPH. CHECKED IF THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. NO READING FOR THE FRONT TIRE. REAR WAS READING 32 .WENT TO A TIRE SHOP ABOUT 1 MILE AWAY AND TOPPED OFF THE REAR TIRE. HEADED BACK TO THE HOTEL , 1 MILE AWAY. HALF WAY BACK IT ACTIVATED AGAIN. USED MY AIR PUMP AND PUT 42 PSI IN. CALLED THE RENTAL DEALER. CENTRAL MAINE POWERSPORTS , LEWISTON , ME . RENTAL OFFICE SAID THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS REPLACED 400 MILES AGO. HE THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE TPMS . I PLANNED ON ROAD TESTING IT WITHOUT MY WIFE ON BACK, RETURN FOR LUNCH TO LET THE TIRES COOL AND RECHECK THE PRESSURE. CHECKED THE PRESSURE AND IT SEEMED TO BE HOLDING. NOT KNOWING IF THE TPMS WAS FAULTY OR IF THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE TREAD , I COULDN'T TRUST THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT ONLY HAS TWO TIRES. CALLED THE DEALER AND WE DECIDED TO HAVE THEM PICKUP THE BIKE AND REFUND OUR RENTAL. I CALLED HONDA POWER SPORTS NATIONAL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL ON THE BIKE. 866-784-1870 . CASE # 09015673 . THEY OFFERED ME A HAT . OUR MOTORCYCLE GUIDED TOUR WAS ENDED AND WE HAD TO DRIVE OUR VAN.
Additional Notes:
2018 HONDA GL1800 / GOLD WING , RENTAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AS WE LEFT THE PARKING LOT IN THE MORNING. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD IN A SMALL TOWN, APPOX SPEED , 30 MPH. CHECKED IF THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. NO READING FOR THE FRONT TIRE. REAR WAS READING 32 .WENT TO A TIRE SHOP ABOUT 1 MILE AWAY AND TOPPED OFF THE REAR TIRE. HEADED BACK TO THE HOTEL , 1 MILE AWAY. HALF WAY BACK IT ACTIVATED AGAIN. USED MY AIR PUMP AND PUT 42 PSI IN. CALLED THE RENTAL DEALER. CENTRAL MAINE POWERSPORTS , LEWISTON , ME . RENTAL OFFICE SAID THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS REPLACED 400 MILES AGO. HE THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE TPMS . I PLANNED ON ROAD TESTING IT WITHOUT MY WIFE ON BACK, RETURN FOR LUNCH TO LET THE TIRES COOL AND RECHECK THE PRESSURE. CHECKED THE PRESSURE AND IT SEEMED TO BE HOLDING. NOT KNOWING IF THE TPMS WAS FAULTY OR IF THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE TREAD , I COULDN'T TRUST THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT ONLY HAS TWO TIRES. CALLED THE DEALER AND WE DECIDED TO HAVE THEM PICKUP THE BIKE AND REFUND OUR RENTAL. I CALLED HONDA POWER SPORTS NATIONAL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL ON THE BIKE. 866-784-1870 . CASE # 09015673 . THEY OFFERED ME A HAT . OUR MOTORCYCLE GUIDED TOUR WAS ENDED AND WE HAD TO DRIVE OUR VAN.
Mfg Campaign: 11164267
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GLARE FROM THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE WEARING PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES. THE DEALER (MID-OHIO SUZUKI HONDA YAMAHA KAWASAKI, 494 HARCOURT RD, MT VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 397-5272) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON BEHALF OF THE CONTACT AND FILED AN APPEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CARFAX: VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS. UPDATED 11/27/18*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GLARE FROM THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE WEARING PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES. THE DEALER (MID-OHIO SUZUKI HONDA YAMAHA KAWASAKI, 494 HARCOURT RD, MT VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 397-5272) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON BEHALF OF THE CONTACT AND FILED AN APPEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CARFAX: VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS. UPDATED 11/27/18*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GLARE FROM THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE WEARING PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES. THE DEALER (MID-OHIO SUZUKI HONDA YAMAHA KAWASAKI, 494 HARCOURT RD, MT VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 397-5272) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON BEHALF OF THE CONTACT AND FILED AN APPEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CARFAX: VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS. UPDATED 11/27/18*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11113313
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK, THE DEALER SAID THEY INSPECTED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING HEAD BEARINGS, AND CHECKED THE BALANCE OF THE TIRE. WOBBLE IS STILL THERE AND FEELS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE, DELIVERED MAY 3, 2018.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK, THE DEALER SAID THEY INSPECTED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING HEAD BEARINGS, AND CHECKED THE BALANCE OF THE TIRE. WOBBLE IS STILL THERE AND FEELS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE, DELIVERED MAY 3, 2018.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK, THE DEALER SAID THEY INSPECTED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING HEAD BEARINGS, AND CHECKED THE BALANCE OF THE TIRE. WOBBLE IS STILL THERE AND FEELS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE, DELIVERED MAY 3, 2018.
Mfg Campaign: 11093628
Recall Date: May 14, 2018
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