NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2001–2015

Honda GL1800A recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints for the Honda GL1800A, covering model years 2001 to 2015. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (16), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

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

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4 recall campaigns on file
55 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
8 model years with data (2001–2015)

most complaints: 2003 (16 for that model year)
top component: Structure (18 complaints)
latest recall 15V700000 (reported Oct 23, 2015)

4 complaints reporting a crash (7.3%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (1.8%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (3.6%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda GL1800A complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 16 of 55, or 29.1%. Next come 2001 (14) and 2013 (11). The fewest are for 2015, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Honda GL1800A complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda GL1800A 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
2001	14	2	0	0
2002	8	1	0	1
2003	16	0	0	0
2004	3	0	1	0
2008	2	0	0	0
2013	11	1	0	1
2015	1	0	0	0
All model years	55	4	1	2

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

Most-reported Honda GL1800A components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 18 complaints (32.7% of all 55), followed by Electrical System (6) and Suspension (6).

Components named most often in Honda GL1800A complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Honda GL1800A complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Structure	18	32.7%
Electrical System	6	10.9%
Suspension	6	10.9%
Engine	5	9.1%
Power Train	5	9.1%
Service Brakes	5	9.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling	4	7.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	3	5.5%
Steering	2	3.6%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	3.6%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1	1.8%
Equipment	1	1.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1	1.8%
Tires	1	1.8%
Unknown or Other	1	1.8%

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 GL1800A recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GL1800A, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2005. The 2002 and 2003 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

4 recall campaigns

Honda GL1800A recall campaigns covering each model year
2001: 2 campaigns	2002: 4 campaigns	2003: 4 campaigns	2004: 3 campaigns	2005: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 15V700000
Reported Oct 23, 2015
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Model years 2001–2005
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.)
NHTSA campaign 05V027000
Reported Jan 31, 2005
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.)
NHTSA campaign 05V010000
Reported Jan 24, 2005
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.)
NHTSA campaign 03V350000
Reported Sep 26, 2003
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.)

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
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 GL1800A questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda GL1800A have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda GL1800A, covering model years 2001 to 2015. The most recent, 15V700000, was reported on October 23, 2015 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2002 and 2003 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Honda GL1800A model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 16 of the 55 complaints in NHTSA’s file (29.1%). The next are 2001 (14) and 2013 (11). 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 GL1800A complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 18 complaints, or 32.7% of all 55. Electrical System (6) and Suspension (6) 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 GL1800A?

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 GL1800A complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 55 complaints, 4 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 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.