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Honda GL1800

Model years 2001–2024 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2001, 2002, 2003. Fewest complaints: 2009, 2020, 2022.

626owner complaints
15recall campaigns
451service bulletins
24model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2001. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20243100 · 0
20232100 · 0
20221200 · 0
2021 GL18007341 · 0
20201370 · 0
2019 GL18008240 · 0
2018 GL1800342125 · 0
20170080 · 0
2016 GL18005191 · 0
2015 GL180082150 · 0
2014 GL180072150 · 0
2013 GL180092160 · 0
2012 GL1800314210 · 0
201100180 · 0
2010 GL1800244233 · 0
2009 GL180025230 · 0
2008 GL1800474174 · 0
2007 GL1800204182 · 0
2006 GL1800225210 · 0
2005 GL1800182181 · 0
2004 GL1800104271 · 0
2003 GL1800Most complaints1016522 · 0
2002 GL1800Most complaints1826632 · 0
2001 GL1800Most complaints845601 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine and engine cooling179
  • Structure100
  • Power train61
  • Steering53
  • Service brakes53
  • Suspension45
  • Tires44
  • Engine44

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 222 GL1800 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 222 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023220
2022110
2021440
2019860
201821210
201610110
201510100
201412130
2013880
201216150
2010980
2009440
200820200
200716170
200614140
200513130
200413130
200318180
200217170
2001670

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the GL1800 in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/03203/24 · Injuries22 Nov 2024 · GL1800

The primary drive gear tightening bolt is prone to fatigue failure due to excessive stress from bending forces. When this occurs, the pulse rotor becomes dislodged, leading the ignition signal to fail and causing the engine to stall while driving or fail to st…

A12/00491/24 · Injuries1 Mar 2024 · CBR600RA/RR, CBR1000RA/RR/S1/S2, GL1800/BD/B/DA

The fuel pump impeller may be faulty, which can prevent fuel from being delivered, risking a power cut or engine shutdown. If this happens during driving, it creates a risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the appro…

A12/01181/22 · Injuries19 Aug 2022 · GL 1800 Gold Wing

Incorrect functioning of the ignition timing control in the engine control unit can cause the engine to stop while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the type-approval and market surveillance of two-…

A12/0792/16 · Injuries1 Jul 2016 · GL1800

Airbag inflators may degrade over time due to heat and moisture. The inflator body may rupture while activating and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injuries to the rider.

A12/1340/15 · Fire, Injuries6 Nov 2015 · GL1800 & GL1800B

The check valve orifice on the braking system is susceptible to becoming blocked resulting in rear wheel brake dragging. Unexpected braking/dragging increases the risk of a crash and continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough hea…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

15 campaigns cover the GL1800; the latest 12 are below.

24V820000 · Engine and engine cooling31 Oct 2024 · 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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.

24V113000 · Fuel system, gasoline15 Feb 2024 · 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.

22V449000 · Engine and engine cooling23 Jun 2022 · 2020, 2021, 2022

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.

18V045000 · Air bags9 Jan 2018 · 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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.

17V031000 · Air bags10 Jan 2017 · 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A," Honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in Zone A or Zone B above, Honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

16V347000 · Air bags24 May 2016 · 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

15V700000 · Service brakes, hydraulic23 Oct 2015 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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.

11V567000 · Service brakes, hydraulic1 Dec 2011 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.

06V270000 · Equipment26 Jul 2006 · 2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

05V027000 · Structure31 Jan 2005 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED WELDS TO CRACK.

05V010000 · Service brakes, hydraulic24 Jan 2005 · 2002, 2003, 2004

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

03V350000 · Structure26 Sept 2003 · 2002, 2003

ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED WELDS TO CRACK.

NHTSA recalls