NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2003–2009

Honda VTX1300 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 234 owner complaints for the Honda VTX1300, covering model years 2003 to 2009. The 2004 model year drew the most complaints (78), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

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

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1 recall campaign on file
234 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2003–2009)

most complaints: 2004 (78 for that model year)
top component: Steering (125 complaints)
latest recall 08V141000 (reported Mar 26, 2008)

7 complaints reporting a crash (3.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
8 complaints reporting an injury (3.4%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda VTX1300 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2004 model year has the most complaints: 78 of 234, or 33.3%. Next come 2005 (47) and 2007 (36). The fewest are for 2009, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Honda VTX1300 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda VTX1300 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
2003	35	0	0
2004	78	3	3
2005	47	2	2
2006	35	1	1
2007	36	1	2
2008	2	0	0
2009	1	0	0
All model years	234	7	8

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

Most-reported Honda VTX1300 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 125 complaints (53.4% of all 234), followed by Suspension (58) and Vehicle Speed Control (16).

Components named most often in Honda VTX1300 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Honda VTX1300 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	125	53.4%
Suspension	58	24.8%
Vehicle Speed Control	16	6.8%
Electrical System	14	6.0%
Wheels	13	5.6%
Power Train	11	4.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	7	3.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling	5	2.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System	5	2.1%
Tires	5	2.1%
Unknown or Other	5	2.1%
Structure	3	1.3%
Fuel System, Other	2	0.9%
Electronic Stability Control	1	0.4%
Engine	1	0.4%

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 VTX1300 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VTX1300, newest first. The only campaign, 08V141000, covers model years 2007 and 2008.

1 recall campaign

Honda VTX1300 recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 08V141000
Reported Mar 26, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
Model years 2007–2008
Honda is recalling 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 and MY 2007-2008 VT750 and VTX1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2008. Owners may 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 VTX1300 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda VTX1300 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Honda VTX1300, covering model years 2003 to 2009. The campaign, 08V141000, was reported on March 26, 2008 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Honda VTX1300 model year has the most complaints?

The 2004 model year, with 78 of the 234 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 2005 (47) and 2007 (36). 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 VTX1300 complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 125 complaints, or 53.4% of all 234. Suspension (58) and Vehicle Speed Control (16) 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 VTX1300?

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 VTX1300 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 234 complaints, 7 report a crash, 0 a fire, 8 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.