NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2010–2013

Honda VFR1200F recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints for the Honda VFR1200F, covering model years 2010 to 2013. The 2010 model year drew the most complaints (12), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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2 recall campaigns on file
14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (2010–2013)

most complaints: 2010 (12 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (8 complaints)
latest recall 24V864000 (reported Nov 15, 2024)

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 VFR1200F complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2010 model year has the most complaints: 12 of 14, or 85.7%. Next come 2012 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Honda VFR1200F complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda VFR1200F 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
2010	12	0	0	0	0
2012	2	0	0	0	0
All model years	14	0	0	0	0

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

Most-reported Honda VFR1200F components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (57.1% of all 14), followed by Service Brakes (6) and Engine (4).

Components named most often in Honda VFR1200F complaints (top 6)

Components named most often in Honda VFR1200F complaints (top 6)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	8	57.1%
Service Brakes	6	42.9%
Engine	4	28.6%
Power Train	3	21.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	7.1%
Unknown or Other	1	7.1%

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 VFR1200F recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VFR1200F, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2010 to 2013. The 2010, 2012 and 2013 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

2 recall campaigns

Honda VFR1200F recall campaigns covering each model year
2010: 2 campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: 2 campaigns	2013: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 24V864000
Reported Nov 15, 2024
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2010, 2012–2013
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 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, 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 January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 15V821000
Reported Dec 7, 2015
Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint
Model years 2010, 2012–2013
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
Consequence:
If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
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 VFR1200F questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda VFR1200F have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda VFR1200F, covering model years 2010 to 2013. The most recent, 24V864000, was reported on November 15, 2024 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2010, 2012 and 2013 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Honda VFR1200F model year has the most complaints?

The 2010 model year, with 12 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (85.7%). The next is 2012 (2). 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 VFR1200F complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 57.1% of all 14. Service Brakes (6) and Engine (4) 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 VFR1200F?

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 VFR1200F complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 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.