2015 Honda GL1800 recalls and problems

The 2015 Honda GL1800 has 2 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Honda GL1800 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Honda GL1800 recalls

Recall 18V-045: Air Bags

Reported Jan 9, 2018 · 960 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.

Recall 15V-700: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 23, 2015 · 145,219 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.

Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

2015 Honda GL1800 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	4
Service Brakes	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 14,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Honda GL1800 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported May 3, 2025

The speedometer is faded and the lense is cloudy and the driver is unable to see the speed of the vehicle during the day at all.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 31,000 miles · reported Jul 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the contact depressed the hand brake lever on the handlebar and the rear brake foot pedal to slow for traffic. The contact stated that the rear wheel locked up and caused the motorcycle to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, while using the front and rear brakes to stop the motorcycle, the rear wheel locked up. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not…

Steering · at 14,000 miles · reported Nov 17, 2019

To whom it concerns, I AM inquiring if NHTSA has had any complaints about honda gl1800 motorcycles having the wobble in their steering handlebars? I see hundreds of complaints of this steering defect on the internet and I had experienced first hand with my 2015 gl1800. I contacted honda about this serious handlebar wobble that it was getting so bad between 30-45mph that it was causing taking corners at these speeds the entire motorcycle shake terribly and almost out of control. Honda said they would not do anything to resolve the problem even under my purchased 5-year warranty policy. I went…

Steering · at 31,730 miles · reported Sep 12, 2019

The contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 goldwing. The contact stated that the tire gauge indicated that the tire pressure was low. The contact stated that the handle bar shimmied and moved uncontrollably while making turns at a low rate of speed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove to an independent mechanic, but no failures were found. Through research, the contact found several other complaints about the same defect for this vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired.…

Steering · at 2,300 miles · reported Jul 17, 2019

The front forks, wheel, and handlebars shake badly and constantly while traveling between 32 and 42 miles per hour, on any road surface. A quick look on the internet shows that this is a very common problem with this motorcycle. The honda dealer told me that this shaking was due to "flat spots" on the main steering bearing caused by allowing the motorcycle to sit for long periods without moving it. I scheduled replacement of that bearing, and after leaving the bike with the dealer, the dealer admitted that the bearing did not need replacing. Several owners of the same model report the same…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Honda GL1800 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Honda GL1800: 18V-045 (air bags), 15V-700 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Honda GL1800?

Owners report steering problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 14,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.