Honda GL1800 recalls and problems
15 recalls and 626 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
626
Crashes reported
23
Fires reported
0
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Honda GL1800 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GL1800 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 GL1800 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 GL1800 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 GL1800 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 GL1800 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 GL1800 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 GL1800 | 2 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 GL1800 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 GL1800 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 GL1800 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 GL1800 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 GL1800 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 GL1800 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 GL1800 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 GL1800 | 4 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 GL1800 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 GL1800 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 GL1800 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GL1800 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 GL1800 | 6 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 GL1800 | 6 | 182 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 GL1800 | 5 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Most reported Honda GL1800 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 198 | |
| Structure | 102 | |
| Power Train | 61 | |
| Steering | 52 | |
| Service Brakes | 52 | |
| Suspension | 45 | |
| Tires | 44 | |
| Engine | 42 | |
| Electrical System | 30 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
All Honda GL1800 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-820 | Oct 31, 2024 | 2018–2021 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. |
| 24V-113 | Feb 15, 2024 | 2018–2024 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. |
| 22V-449 | Jun 23, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. |
| 18V-045 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2010, 2012–2016 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. |
| 17V-031 | Jan 10, 2017 | 2006–2009, 2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi… |
| 16V-347 | May 24, 2016 | 2006–2010 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama… |
| 15V-700 | Oct 23, 2015 | 2001–2010, 2012–2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. |
| 11V-567 | Dec 1, 2011 | 2001–2010, 2012 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. |
| 06V-270 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Equipment | 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. |
| 05V-027 | Jan 31, 2005 | 2001–2004 | Structure | On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. |
| 05V-010 | Jan 24, 2005 | 2002–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (Pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. |
| 03V-350 | Sep 26, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Structure | On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. |
| 02V-340 | Dec 23, 2002 | 2002–2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain motorcycles, the bank angle sensors designed to shut off the fuel pump and the engine electrical power in the event the motorcycle falls over, were installed using the wrong size screws allowing the screws to… |
| 01V-162 | May 9, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed engine stop switch. |
| 01V-133 | Apr 23, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed pulse rotor. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Honda GL1800?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Honda GL1800 has the most reports (182). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Honda GL1800 have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Honda GL1800 model years 2001–2010, 2012–2016, 2018–2024.
What are the most common Honda GL1800 problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, structure, power train problems most often.