Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 CRF1100 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system6
- Service brakes4
- Engine3
- Power train2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the CRF1100 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Due to improper setting of the programme in the Electronic Control Module, the wheelie control function can malfunction. When the user operates the throttle to accelerate, the wheelie control function can activated. This can affect the throttle response and re…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the CRF1100.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and CRF1100 motorcycles. The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.
NHTSA recalls