2014 HONDA GL1800
2 recalls — 9 complaints — 13 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
9 total complaints
3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 20, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR BRAKES DRAGGED UNTIL THEY WERE HEATED UP AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 9, 2016
Incident date: Jul 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHEN THE REAR BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Jun 15, 2016
AFTER PERFORMING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECALL THERE IS A PRONOUNCED CHATTER OR VIBRATION TO THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNDER CERTAIN SLOW SPEED MANEUVERS OR WHEN TURNING SHARPLY AT SLOW SPEED. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA.... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Feb 15, 2014
SINCE THE BIKE WAS NEW IT HAS A SEVERE STUMBLE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE MOTORCYCLE ACTS AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH AIR OR FUEL OR BOTH AND WILL LOSE POWER. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE BY ADDING MORE THROTTLE IT WILL TAKE OFF SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES WITH... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Feb 15, 2014
SINCE THE BIKE WAS NEW IT HAS A SEVERE STUMBLE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THE MOTORCYCLE ACTS AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH AIR OR FUEL OR BOTH AND WILL LOSE POWER. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE BY ADDING MORE THROTTLE IT WILL TAKE OFF SUDDENLY, SOMETIMES WITH... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: May 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: May 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA GL1800. WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED PER A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: May 20, 2014
THROTTLE SURGES AND/OR HESITATES AT SLOW SPEEDS TILL ENGINE WARMS UP. QUITE DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO CRASH.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 28, 2014
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
WHEN YOU FIRST START UP RIDING, THE BIKE HAS A STUMBLE, HESITATION, WHEN YOU ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED, FEELS LIKE IT IS TRIPPING OVER ITS OWN FEET. HAS BEEN DOING THIS COLD STUMBLE THING SINCE BRAND NEW.. GOT HOME 22 APRIL 2014 NOW HAS 17600 MILES, AND STILL STUMBLES, HESITATES WHEN FIRST ROLLING U... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 HONDA GL1800
13 manufacturer communications from 8 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 |
| 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 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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
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 (current) | 2 | 9 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 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 |