2013 HONDA GL1800
2 recalls — 16 complaints — 14 TSBs
18V045000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 hum... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
15V700000 Oct 23, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall i... Read more
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Jul 30, 2023
Incident date: Jul 29, 2023
The active headrest restraint system deployed for no reason in the passenger side headrest while driving down the road at 35 mph. It sounded like a gunshot! The passenger was hit in the back of the head but thankfully not injured. I took a picture of it and my son told me that's a safety feature in ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 30, 2023
Incident date: Jul 29, 2023
I the outer tread separated from the tire. The tire pressure was correct at 80 psi. I was traveling at 57 mph. The outside temp was 81 degrees. We had traveled 12 miles from my home. The tire is a Castle Rock st235/80r16, It will be several weeks before I have estimated cost of damage to the camper.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 5, 2016
Incident date: Aug 3, 2016
MY BIKE WAS BROUGHT INTO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER 2015 FOR REAR BRAKE RECALL SERVICE. MY BIKE WAS OPERATING FINE PRIOR TO THE RECALL WORK BEING DONE. IN JULY 1, 2016 AFTER NOT RIDDEN MY BIKE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MY REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP ON ME AS I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY - I WAS ALMOST RE... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 19, 2015
AFTER STARTING ENGINE, 1ST GEAR ENGAGEMENT, RELEASE CLUTCH AND FEED THROTTLE. MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION BETWEEN 1-10 MPH FORCING YOU TO ENGAGE CLUTCH LEVER AND THEN TWIST THROTTLE TO TRY AND GET ENGINE TO REV BACK UP. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL HAPPEN AND YOU WILL NOT FALL OVER DUE TO LACK OF ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 19, 2015
AFTER STARTING ENGINE, 1ST GEAR ENGAGEMENT, RELEASE CLUTCH AND FEED THROTTLE. MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION BETWEEN 1-10 MPH FORCING YOU TO ENGAGE CLUTCH LEVER AND THEN TWIST THROTTLE TO TRY AND GET ENGINE TO REV BACK UP. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL HAPPEN AND YOU WILL NOT FALL OVER DUE TO LACK OF ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
THE ENGINE STUTTERS AND STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN FORWARD MOMENTUM, CAUSING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT EMERGENCY ACTION TO DISABLE DRIVE TRAIN, SUCH AS QUICKLY DISENGAGING CLUTCH IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SMOOTH COAST UNTIL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
THE ENGINE STUTTERS AND STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN FORWARD MOMENTUM, CAUSING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT EMERGENCY ACTION TO DISABLE DRIVE TRAIN, SUCH AS QUICKLY DISENGAGING CLUTCH IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SMOOTH COAST UNTIL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2015
Incident date: Feb 23, 2013
RIDING WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP, THE ENGINE GOES INTO A STALL REQUIRING THE RIDER TO PULL THE CLUTCH. IF IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN THE BIKE WILL CRASH. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS STILL TODAY. HONDA DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT MANY OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITS A COLD START STUMBLE. AT AROUND 1700-2200 RPM (IN ANY GEAR) THE ENGINE STUMBLES / NEAR-STALLS. THIS LOSS OF POWER IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE WHERE RELIABLE POWER / SPEED IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN RIDING STABILITY ESPECIALLY IN LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. LOSS OF POWER ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 15, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITS A COLD START STUMBLE. AT AROUND 1700-2200 RPM (IN ANY GEAR) THE ENGINE STUMBLES / NEAR-STALLS. THIS LOSS OF POWER IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE WHERE RELIABLE POWER / SPEED IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN RIDING STABILITY ESPECIALLY IN LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. LOSS OF POWER ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 15, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITS A COLD START STUMBLE. AT AROUND 1700-2200 RPM (IN ANY GEAR) THE ENGINE STUMBLES / NEAR-STALLS. THIS LOSS OF POWER IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE WHERE RELIABLE POWER / SPEED IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN RIDING STABILITY ESPECIALLY IN LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. LOSS OF POWER ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2014
Incident date: Apr 3, 2014
ONLY WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL WARMING UP, AT ABOUT 1800 RPM I HAVE A VERY NOTICABLE HESITATION. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 30, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
2013 HONDA GL1800G. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BAD GAS MILEAGE AND BRAKE PAD ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE ONLY GETS 28 MPG. ALSO, THE BAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 02/04/14 THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWICE, IN ONE YEAR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED BRAKE FLU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 30, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
2013 HONDA GL1800G. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BAD GAS MILEAGE AND BRAKE PAD ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE ONLY GETS 28 MPG. ALSO, THE BAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 02/04/14 THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWICE, IN ONE YEAR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED BRAKE FLU... Read more
ENGINE
May 17, 2013
Incident date: Apr 30, 2012
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION OR STALLING ISSUE WERE AT LOW SPEEDS IT WILL HESITATE TO THE POINT WERE YOU HAVE NO RESPONSES SO YOU ROLL ON THE THROTTLE TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET IT TO REACT THEN THE BIKE WILL CATCH BACK UP AND THEN SURGES FORWARD VERY QUICKLY. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIME ON ME AND I... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 17, 2013
Incident date: Apr 30, 2012
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A HESITATION OR STALLING ISSUE WERE AT LOW SPEEDS IT WILL HESITATE TO THE POINT WERE YOU HAVE NO RESPONSES SO YOU ROLL ON THE THROTTLE TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET IT TO REACT THEN THE BIKE WILL CATCH BACK UP AND THEN SURGES FORWARD VERY QUICKLY. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIME ON ME AND I... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 HONDA GL1800
14 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
GL1800 #2 Nov23
Nov 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The new TPMS supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. Therefore, if th
DLR MSG - MC - R
Jan 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
DEALER MESSAGE - THE AVAILABLE STOCK OF THE REPAIR KIT FOR ?13-?14 GL1800B/BD (F6B) HAS BECOME LOW. AS A RESULT, THE AVAILABILITY OF P/N 06454-MJG-306 WILL BE CONTROLLED BY TECHLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL OTHER PARTS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN RE
GL1800 SECONDARY
Dec 11, 2015
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2012-2015 GL1800/A AND 2013-2015 GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES, AND IS IMPLEMENTING A RECALL REMEDY FOR 2001-2010 AND 2012 GL1800/A MOTORCYCLES ALREADY SUBJECT TO SAFETY RECALL ?JG6?. HONDA
GL1800 NO. 23
Dec 11, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON DECEMBER 11, SEVERAL SECTIONS OF S/B GL1800 #23 WERE REVISED TO INCLUDE INFORMATION FOR THE REPAIR OF TRIKE COVERSIONS."
MC - THE WRENCH
Dec 10, 2015
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NEWSLETTER - THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER (SMC) RECALL IS VERY INVOLVED, SO MAKE SURE TO READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE BULLETIN BEFORE HAND SO YOU CAN VISUALIZE THE PROCEDURES BEFORE YOU START. NOT ONLY WILL YOU BE INSTA
MC - THE WRENCH
Dec 10, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWSLETTER - THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER (SMC) RECALL IS VERY INVOLVED, SO MAKE SURE TO READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE BULLETIN BEFORE HAND SO YOU CAN VISUALIZE THE PROCEDURES BEFORE YOU START. NOT ONLY WILL YOU BE INSTA
DLR MSG - MC - S
Nov 24, 2015
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
"DEALER MESSAGE - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER (SMC) KITS FOR THIS RECALL ARE AVAILABLE ON OPEN ORDER. AS INDICATED IN S/B GL1800 #23 AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT THIS RECALL, IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT ONLY PR
INTERIM SERVICE
Oct 19, 2015
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2001-2015 GL1800/A AND GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID IS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (EVERY 12,000 MIL
DLR MSG - MC - S
Oct 16, 2015
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
"HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL ON MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2015 GL1800/A AND GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES TO REPLACE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER. UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID IS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE M
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
SB-15164
Oct 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HONDA: TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER PROVIDING VARIOUS INFORMATION ON ACCESSORIES INCLUDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OFF ROAD VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES TIRES, AND WARRANTIES. MODEL 2009 GL1800. *PE
HT-14964
May 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
HONDA: PUBLICATION INFORMATION PROVIDED ON VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS NAVIGATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING, TPMS AND PRYING PAINTED SURFACES FOR HONDA MOTORCYCLES. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA GL1800
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE15014
Opened: Apr 20, 2015 — Closed: Nov 13, 2015
Inconsistent Throttle Control
This PE was opened after NHTSA received 10 owner complaints alleging vehicle control was compromised due to inconsistent throttle control in MY 2012-14 Honda GL1800 motorcycles.Typically during the first five minutes of operation (cold engine), riders would experience a pronounced engine stumble whe... Read more
RQ04009
Opened: Sep 21, 2004 — Closed: Feb 2, 2005
FRAME CROSSMEMEBER WELD FAILURES
HONDA IS AMENDING THE SCOPE OF 03V-350 TO ADD 34,919 POTENTIALLY AFFECTED GL1800 GOLD WING MOTORCYCLES.THE INITIAL RECALL RANGE INCLUDED FRAMES MANUFACTURED WITH ONE OF A NUMBER OF WELDING PROCESSES.HONDA BELIEVED, ON THE BASIS OF DATA AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, THAT ONLY THOSE GL'S BUILT WITH THAT ONE... Read more
PE03039
Opened: Aug 11, 2003 — Closed: Oct 10, 2003
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE
THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES, INTRODUCED WITH THE 2001 MODEL YEAR, UTILIZE AN ALUMINUM FRAME INDIVIDUALLY WELDED BY HONDA EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPANY?S MARYSVILLE, OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT.NHTSA/ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER LEARNING THAT SOME 2002 MODEL YEAR GL1800?S WERE EXPERIENCING REAR SUSPENSION COLL... Read more
PE02077
Opened: Oct 15, 2002 — Closed: Mar 28, 2003
MOTORCYCLE COOLANT SPRAY ONTO REAR TIRE
SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT WITH ODI'SFINDINGS.
HONDA GL1800 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA GL1800 across all model years (2001–2024).
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Total Recalls
776
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
35
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
HONDA GL1800 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2013 (current) | 2 | 16 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 49 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 28 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 60 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 28 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 27 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 11 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 107 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 210 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 103 | View |