2021 Honda GL1800 recalls and problems

The 2021 Honda GL1800 has 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

How the 2021 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 22 GL1800 model years — 16th most.

3recalls

7complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

22,000median 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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3 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.

Engine

Jun 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V449000 · 1,740 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

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

Vehicle Speed Control3

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

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Honda GL1800 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Honda GL1800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2021 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 2021 Honda GL1800?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (3), electrical system (2), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.