NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2006

Honda VFR800 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints for the Honda VFR800, covering model years 1999 to 2006. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (8), 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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3 recall campaigns on file
25 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (1999–2006)

most complaints: 2003 (8 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (19 complaints)
latest recall 07V359000 (reported Aug 15, 2007)

2 complaints reporting a crash (8.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (4.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda VFR800 complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 8 of 25, or 32.0%. Next come 2002 (6) and 2004 (3). The fewest are for 1999, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Honda VFR800 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda VFR800 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
1999	2	1	1
2002	6	0	0
2003	8	0	0
2004	3	1	0
2005	3	0	0
2006	3	0	0
All model years	25	2	1

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

Most-reported Honda VFR800 components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 19 complaints (76.0% of all 25), followed by Exterior Lighting (3) and Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

Components named most often in Honda VFR800 complaints (top 8)

Components named most often in Honda VFR800 complaints (top 8)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	19	76.0%
Exterior Lighting	3	12.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	12.0%
Engine	2	8.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling	2	8.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System	2	8.0%
Suspension	1	4.0%
Unknown or Other	1	4.0%

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 VFR800 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VFR800, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2002 to 2006. The 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

3 recall campaigns

Honda VFR800 recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 2 campaigns	2003: 2 campaigns	2004: 2 campaigns	2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 07V359000
Reported Aug 15, 2007
Electrical System › Wiring
Model years 2002–2005
On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn signals, instrument panel, and various relays to the main wiring harness via an 18-PIN connector. Under certain conditions, the ground wire terminals inside the connector can overheat, resulting in melting of the connector and a loss of power to various circuits.
Consequence:
As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a re-designed sub-harness. If damage is found, the main wiring harness will also be replaced free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on September 26, 2007. Owners were re-notified on November 10, 2007, to take their motorcycles to dealers to have the parts installed. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 06V270000
Reported Jul 26, 2006
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.)
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.)

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 VFR800 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda VFR800 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda VFR800, covering model years 1999 to 2006. The most recent, 07V359000, was reported on August 15, 2007 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Honda VFR800 model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 8 of the 25 complaints in NHTSA’s file (32.0%). The next are 2002 (6) and 2004 (3). 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 VFR800 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 19 complaints, or 76.0% of all 25. Exterior Lighting (3) and Fuel System, Gasoline (3) 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 VFR800?

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 VFR800 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 25 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 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.