NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2020–2021

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, covering model years 2020 to 2021. The 2021 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
5 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
2 model years with data (2020–2021)

most complaints: 2021 (4 for that model year)
top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (3 complaints)
latest recall 22V662000 (reported Sep 1, 2022)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2021 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 5, or 80.0%. Next come 2020 (1).

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2020	1	0	0	0	0
2021	4	0	0	0	0
All model years	5	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (60.0% of all 5), followed by Engine (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaints (top 5)

Components named most often in Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaints (top 5)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	3	60.0%
Engine	2	40.0%
Electrical System	1	20.0%
Power Train	1	20.0%
Service Brakes	1	20.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CRF1100 Africa Twin, newest first. The only campaign, 22V662000, covers model years 2020 and 2021.

1 recall campaign

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin recall campaigns covering each model year
2020: 1 campaign	2021: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 22V662000
Reported Sep 1, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) › Software
Model years 2020–2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
Consequence:
An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, covering model years 2020 to 2021. The campaign, 22V662000, was reported on September 1, 2022 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2020 and 2021 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin model year has the most complaints?

The 2021 model year, with 4 of the 5 complaints in NHTSA’s file (80.0%). The next is 2020 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 60.0% of all 5. Engine (2) and Electrical System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Honda dealer.

How many Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 5 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Honda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Honda VIN decoder with every Honda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Honda Accord 1995–2026 · 69 recalls · 22,939 complaints
Honda CR-V 1997–2026 · 63 recalls · 15,939 complaints
Honda Civic 1995–2026 · 62 recalls · 15,375 complaints
Honda Odyssey 1995–2026 · 82 recalls · 12,672 complaints
Honda Pilot 2003–2026 · 62 recalls · 9,283 complaints
Honda Fit 2007–2020 · 34 recalls · 2,194 complaints
Honda Ridgeline 2006–2026 · 39 recalls · 2,171 complaints
Honda HR-V 2016–2027 · 13 recalls · 1,840 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.