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Honda GL1800 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 626 owner complaints for the Honda GL1800, covering model years 2001 to 2024. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (182), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

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

Decode your Honda GL1800 VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 15 recall campaigns on file
  • 626 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 22 model years with data (2001–2024)
  • most complaints: 2002 (182 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (179 complaints)
  • latest recall 24V820000 (reported Oct 31, 2024)
  • 23 complaints reporting a crash (3.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 24 complaints reporting an injury (3.8%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a death (0.5%)

Honda GL1800 complaints by model year

22 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 182 of 626, or 29.1%. Next come 2003 (101) and 2001 (84). The fewest are for 2022, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Honda GL1800 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2001–2024Column chart of 626 complaints across 24 model years. The highest is 2002 with 182. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2001: 84 complaints8420012002: 182 complaints18220022003: 101 complaints10120032004: 10 complaints1020042005: 18 complaints1820052006: 22 complaints2220062007: 20 complaints2020072008: 47 complaints4720082009: 2 complaints220092010: 24 complaints2420102011: 0 complaints20112012: 31 complaints3120122013: 9 complaints920132014: 7 complaints720142015: 8 complaints820152016: 5 complaints520162017: 0 complaints20172018: 34 complaints3420182019: 8 complaints820192020: 1 complaint120202021: 7 complaints720212022: 1 complaint120222023: 2 complaints220232024: 3 complaints32024
Show the figures for all 22 model years
Honda GL1800 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Honda GL1800 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2001841030
20021822030
20031012012
2004101010
2005181010
2006220000
2007202020
2008474031
200920000
2010243030
2012310000
201390000
201470020
201580000
201651000
2018345050
201980000
202010000
202171000
202210000
202320000
202430000
All model years626230243

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

Most-reported Honda GL1800 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 179 complaints (28.6% of all 626), followed by Structure (100) and Power Train (61).

Components named most often in Honda GL1800 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Honda GL1800 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling17928.6%
Structure10016.0%
Power Train619.7%
Service Brakes538.5%
Steering538.5%
Suspension457.2%
Engine447.0%
Tires447.0%
Electrical System304.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System284.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic274.3%
Vehicle Speed Control203.2%
Unknown or Other121.9%
Fuel System, Gasoline111.8%
Exterior Lighting91.4%

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 GL1800 recalls

15 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GL1800, newest first. The 15 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2024. The 2002 and 2003 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 15 recall campaigns
Honda GL1800 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2001: 5 campaigns2002: 6 campaigns2003: 6 campaigns2004: 4 campaigns2005: 2 campaigns2006: 5 campaigns2007: 4 campaigns2008: 4 campaigns2009: 5 campaigns
2010: 4 campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: 4 campaigns2013: 2 campaigns2014: 2 campaigns2015: 2 campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: no campaigns2018: 2 campaigns2019: 2 campaigns
2020: 3 campaigns2021: 3 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: 1 campaign2024: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 24V820000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Model years 2018–2021

    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.

    Consequence:
    An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V113000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2018–2024

    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.

    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V449000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) › Software

    Model years 2020–2022

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  4. NHTSA campaign 18V045000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2009–2010, 2012–2016

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  5. NHTSA campaign 17V031000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2006–2009, 2012

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A," Honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in Zone A or Zone B above, Honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KE5.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  6. NHTSA campaign 16V347000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2006–2010

    Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. Honda distributed an interim notification to owners on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KA8.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  7. NHTSA campaign 15V700000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model years 2001–2010, 2012–2015

    American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.

    Consequence:
    A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  8. NHTSA campaign 11V567000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model years 2001–2010, 2012

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 GL1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.

    Consequence:
    Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  9. NHTSA campaign 06V270000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model year 2006

    On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline.

    Consequence:
    The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
    Remedy:
    Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on August 2, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  10. NHTSA campaign 05V027000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members

    Model years 2001–2004

    On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.

    Consequence:
    The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. On 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. The recall began on February 9, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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  1. NHTSA campaign 05V010000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model years 2002–2004

    Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (PCV) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some PCVS is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.

    Consequence:
    If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the PCV free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 866-784-1870.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 03V350000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields

    Model years 2002–2003

    On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.

    Consequence:
    The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and reinforce the welds on all frames. Owner notification began during October 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 02V340000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2002–2003

    On certain motorcycles, the bank angle sensors designed to shut off the fuel pump and the engine electrical power in the event the motorcycle falls over, were installed using the wrong size screws allowing the screws to eventually detach from their mounting point.

    Consequence:
    If the sensor detaches, the engine will stop unexpectedly. Sudden loss of engine power, especially while turning, could cause a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the mounting screw size and, if necessary, install screws of the correct size. Owner notification began December 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-289-8226.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  4. NHTSA campaign 01V162000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed engine stop switch. The engine stop switch is sensitive to accidental contact or strong jolting, such as hitting a pothole or riding over railroad tracks,which could cause the engine to cut out momentarily or even shut off.

    Consequence:
    Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a contact plate, e-clip, and 2 contact plate springs. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-310-532-9811.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  5. NHTSA campaign 01V133000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed pulse rotor. The crankshaft pulse rotor, a device used for ignition timing, could fail and cause the engine to stall.

    Consequence:
    This sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a redesigned pulse rotor. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. 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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 GL1800 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda GL1800 have?

NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda GL1800, covering model years 2001 to 2024. The most recent, 24V820000, was reported on October 31, 2024 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2002 and 2003 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Honda GL1800 model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 182 of the 626 complaints in NHTSA’s file (29.1%). The next are 2003 (101) and 2001 (84). 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 GL1800 complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 179 complaints, or 28.6% of all 626. Structure (100) and Power Train (61) 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 GL1800?

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 GL1800 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 626 complaints, 23 report a crash, 0 a fire, 24 at least one injury and 3 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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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.