NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2002–2003

Honda Silverwing recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Honda Silverwing, covering model years 2002 to 2003. The 2002 and 2003 model years drew the most complaints (3 each), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

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

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3 recall campaigns on file
6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
2 model years with data (2002–2003)

most complaints: 2002, 2003 (3 for that model year)
top component: Structure (4 complaints)
latest recall 04V163000 (reported Apr 12, 2004)

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 Silverwing complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 and 2003 model years share the highest count, 3 complaints each.

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

Honda Silverwing 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
2002	3	0	0	0	0
2003	3	0	0	0	0
All model years	6	0	0	0	0

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

Most-reported Honda Silverwing components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (66.7% of all 6), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (1) and Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

Components named most often in Honda Silverwing complaints (top 4)

Components named most often in Honda Silverwing complaints (top 4)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Structure	4	66.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	16.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	16.7%
Wheels	1	16.7%

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 Silverwing recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Silverwing, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2002 to 2003. The 2002 and 2003 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

3 recall campaigns

Honda Silverwing recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 2 campaigns	2003: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 04V163000
Reported Apr 12, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model year 2003
On certain scooters, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and do not meet material strength specifications.
Consequence:
Engine vibration or riding on bumpy roads could cause these tanks to crack and leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that identifies defective fuel tanks. If the fuel tank fails the inspection, the dealer will replace it with an updated fuel tank. Owner notification began during April 16, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 03V513000
Reported Dec 10, 2003
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Model years 2002–2003
On certain scooters, excessive clearance between the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress that can eventually cause the handlebar to loosen or detach.
Consequence:
This could result in a loss of steering control, which could lead to a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install two lower handlebar clamps, add washers between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and install new locknuts. Owner notification began on December 11, 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 02V250000
Reported Sep 17, 2002
Wheels
Model year 2002
On certain motorcycles, under certain riding conditions, such as continuously bumpy roads, the rear wheel could develop stress cracks where the wheel spokes attach to the hub.
Consequence:
The spokes will eventually fail, causing the wheel to collapse without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rear wheel, including a new tire. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 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 Motorcycle at 1-800-289-8226.
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 Silverwing questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda Silverwing have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda Silverwing, covering model years 2002 to 2003. The most recent, 04V163000, was reported on April 12, 2004 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2002 and 2003 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Honda Silverwing model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 and 2003 model years tie, with 3 complaints each out of 6. 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 Silverwing complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 66.7% of all 6. Engine and Engine Cooling (1) and Fuel System, Gasoline (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 Silverwing?

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

Of the 6 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.