2012 Honda Shadow Phantom recalls and problems

The 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2012 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 Shadow Phantom model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

2median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Dec 23, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V874000 · 22,142 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.

Risk: Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Fuel System1

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

2012 vs. other Honda Shadow Phantom years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom, the latest from Dec 23, 2015 (electrical system). 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 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.