2019 Honda GL1800 recalls and problems

The 2019 Honda GL1800 has 2 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 22 GL1800 model years — 14th most.

2recalls
8complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
8,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Engine

Oct 31, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V820000 · 18,196 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.

Risk: An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System

Feb 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V113000 · 29,301 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine6
Power Train4
Electrical System1
Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021: 1 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222024: 2 complaints202422025: 2 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

2019 vs. other Honda GL1800 years

2001: 84 complaints20012002: 182 complaints1822003: 101 complaints20032004: 10 complaints2005: 18 complaints20052006: 22 complaints2007: 20 complaints20072008: 47 complaints2009: 2 complaints20092010: 24 complaints2012: 31 complaints20122013: 9 complaints2014: 7 complaints20142015: 8 complaints2016: 5 complaints20162018: 34 complaints2019: 8 complaints20192020: 1 complaints2021: 7 complaints20212022: 1 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 3 complaints20243

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Honda GL1800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Honda GL1800, the latest from Oct 31, 2024 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda GL1800?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (6), power train (4), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.