2018 HONDA GL1800

2 recalls, 46 complaints - 23 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.

18,196 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.

29,301 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

46 total complaints 6 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
ENGINE	4
POWER TRAIN	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
STEERING	3
SUSPENSION	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2

Incident date: May 28, 2025

I received letter from Subaru of America saying parts available for recall repair but when I went to the dealer they did not have the parts.

Incident date: May 16, 2023

Gas pedal would not engage after I rolled through a stop sign leaving me in the middle of a intersection. Causing a accident

Crash

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2024

The car has had a lot of issues. The inside driver side glass for the display dash fogged up and had to be replaced. The first replacement didn’t fix it and I had to threaten legal action to get Mazda to replace the glass a second time before it finally resolved the issue. The car (which is washe... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2024

Back brakes arent gripping, caliper isn’t working been changed quite a few times. Either the abs or electric brakes

Incident date: Jul 4, 2024

About 3 months into our ownership of the new vehicle, and only 2K km on it, while driving the vehicle, we received a notification on the instrument screen to 'pull over because engine will be shutting down'. After waiting several minutes, we started the vehicle again, drove further along the road, ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2024

Incident date: Aug 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2024

The front doors on the car lock and unlock them selves and often you have to climb into the backseat from the front seat to exit the car. This is a serious danger if you were in an accident or the car was on fire. Hi I am [XXX] and it’s almost impossible for me to climb over the seats the way the ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission clutch bearing needed to be r... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that after success... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

Ford designed, manufactured, and sold flawed 1.5l engines. Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 as a result. This program unfairly limit the manufacturer’s liability for THEIR design. Mileage is limited to 84,000. I myself easily googled and located many complaints online of the ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2024

On June 8th I started my truck and it made a strange unfamiliar noise before starting. I thought it was bizarre. Shortly after I stopped in traffic and my truck stalled out. It stayed on but when I went to give it gas I didn’t move. So I restarted the engine and the same strange noise was made. Al... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 9, 2024

Infotainment center glicthing while driving, Restarting as if the car was just started. Attempted to resolve with KIA after ongoing issues but they do not feel that this is a safety concern or feel it needs to be investigated appropriately. This occurs when driving typically on the highway becaus... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2023

Fuel injector failure on 02/2024. Fuel injector failure on 06/2024. Both times car lost power and started shaking. Hyundai service center will only replace one at a time. Car only has 28k miles.

Incident date: Apr 26, 2024

While driving at interstate speed and passing over an irregular surface the jeep started to shimmy and I later found out it was called "Death Wobble". The jeep started to wonder across the lanes of the highway and I had to slow to 45 mph to stop the shimmy and get control of the vehicle, I assume th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2024

The Park Assist light keeps coming on and should have been a recall for this item I was told by the dealership last year and they supposedly ordered part. I never received a call and now light is still coming on due to not showing any open recalls and item was never repaired

Incident date: Feb 8, 2024

I have the same complaint that many 2021-2023 Ford Bronco owners have had in regards to the 'scraping/grinding' noise in 1st and 2nd gear. I have seen this on dozens of forums and Ford acknowledged it is an issue. I was told to bring the car in when I was ready for an oil change. This is after being... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2024

Unknown

Incident date: Jul 2, 2023

My ABS electronic brake system warning came on indicating I need to have the electronic brake system serviced. I took the truck to the dealer and was told I need a new ABS control module. I was told the part was not available and they had no ETA for the part. I have been without my ABS brakes for... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2023

Car was purchased December 30, 2022. The first time I engaged auto pilot, an oncoming semi was in its lane and my car slammed the brakes on while on auto pilot. It happened the next time I used auto pilot with zero perceived “threat”. I was extremely hesitant to use it, henceforth. I tried aut... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2023

Incident date: Mar 25, 2022

The front brake calipers have been serviced 2 times in the last 9 months by the same Honda service facility. The vehicle is under Mfg. warranty into 2023. The first service was at about 8,000 miles because the front brake would not release after being applied. The calipers would slowly retract afte... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle would pull to the right side. The suspension was replaced, and the failure was remedied. Also, the front tire had experienced uneven wear on both the right and left sides causin... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Motorcycle Gold Wing Tour. The contact stated that he tapped on the throttle upon parking his motorcycle in a parking lot, which caused the motorcycle to independently accelerate without warning. The motorcycle crashed into two pillars in front of a convenience store wh... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 31, 2021

Removed the wheels to replace tires at 13000 miles. Noticed the front brake pads are extremely unevenly worn. Inside pads are near the metal while the outside pads are like new. I've begun mentioning this in forums and find that others are saying the same thing.

Incident date: Jun 5, 2020

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the rpm decreased, and the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manu... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2021

HONDA MADE ACCESS TO THE FUEL DOOR A MULTI PROCESS OPENING ONE DOOR VIA AN ACTUATOR TO ACCESS THE MAIN FUEL DOOR. RIDERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE DOOR EITHER OPENING ON ITS OWN CATCHING WIND AND BREAKING OFF THE HINGES TO NOT OPENING AT ALL FORCING THE DOOR TO BE BROKEN TO GAIN ACCESS TO FUEL. WHEN THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2021

Incident date: Sep 20, 2020

THROTTLE STICKS OPEN AT SPEEDS. WILL TRAVEL AT 50MPH IF YOU DON'T OVERRIDE THE THE STUCK THROTTLE GRIP. HAPPENS ON ALL ROADS. DEALERSHIP VERIFIED PROBLEM AND SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT HONDA TO GET APPROVAL TO REPLACE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.

Incident date: Aug 24, 2020

I TRAILERED MY 2018 GOLDWING DCT, IN A TOY HAULER 5TH WHEEL. I SECURED THE BIKE WITH RATCHETING TIE DOWNS AT THE HANDLEBARS, ACROSS THE SEAT AND MORE IN THE BACK OF THE BIKE. THE BIKE WAS FINE AFTER DAY 1 OF TRAVEL. AFTER DAY 2, WHEN WE ARRIVED WE DISCOVERED THAT THE SPINDLE ON WHICH THE HANDLEBARS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2020

I WAS SEATED ON MY 2018 DCT GOLDWING, HAVING JUST ROLLED BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, (I DID NOT USE THE REVERSE FUNCTION) IT WAS RUNNING, WHEN I PUSHED "D" FOR DRIVE IT SHOT OUT FORWARD ON IT'S OWN, AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS WIDE OPEN. WITHIN 1 SECOND OR LESS I REAR ENDED ANOTH... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 5, 2020

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 5, 2020

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 17, 2020

SELF-CANCELING TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF AFTER 7 SECONDS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE SPEEDS. THIS IS WHAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL DESCRIBES AS 'LANE CHANGE MODE'. THIS REQUIRES ME TO REACTIVATE THE SIGNALS AT LEAST 3 TIMES PRIOR TO MAKING A TURN. THE SELF-CANCELING FUNCTION WILL ONLY WORK PROPERL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2020

I AM WRITING YOU REGARDING MY NEW 2018 HONDA GOLDWING TOUR. THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. IT ONLY WORKS AS A LANE CHANGING PROGRAM, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE. IN THEIR CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION THEY ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND THEY SIMPLY TURN OFF FAR TOO SOON. I OFTEN FIND THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2020

Incident date: Feb 14, 2020

THIS IS A BRAND-NEW LEFTOVER 800 POUND MOTORCYCLE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO REBOUND IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. IT RIDES WELL ON SMOOTH ROADS AND BECOMES EXTREMELY PUNISHING AND THREATENING ON NORMAL IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD. I DISCOVERED THIS WITHIN MY FIRST TWENTY MINUTES OF OWNING THE BIKE AND HAVE BEEN T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 24, 2019

2 INCIDENTS- MAY 26TH 2019 AND NOVEMBER 24TH 2019. AT A STOP ON A STREET - THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS THE HONDA 7 SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE GOLD WING TOUR DCT MOTORCYCLE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT OPENING THE THROTTLE CAUSING THE BIKE TO LEAP FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE... Read more

Incident date: May 31, 2019

BIKE SURGES UNEXPECTEDLY AT LOW SPEED MOSTLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND ONCE FROM A DEAD STOP. BIKE SURGE FORWARD CAUSING A CRASH AT INTERSECTION. I WAS SITTIN AT A RED LIGHT BETWEEN TWO CARS WHEN BIKE UNEXPECTEDLY SHOT FORWARD RAPIDLY CAUSE BIKE TO HIT CAR IN FRONT. DAMAGING BOTH VEHICLES.

Crash

Incident date: Jul 1, 2018

THE ENGINES STOPS SOMETIMES WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND START TO TAKE OFF. MANY TIMES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE STOPS. IT APPEARS LIKE THE BIKE TRY'S TO ENGAGE BOTH TRANSMISSIONS AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES I COULD NOT GET THE BIKE RESTARTED. I TOOK IT TO TWO D... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2018

Incident date: Sep 27, 2018

2018 HONDA GL1800 / GOLD WING , RENTAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AS WE LEFT THE PARKING LOT IN THE MORNING. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD IN A SMALL TOWN, APPOX SPEED , 30 MPH. CHECKED IF THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT HAD PUNCTURED THE TIRE. NO READING FOR TH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GLARE FROM THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE WEARING PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES. THE DEALER (MID-OHIO SUZUKI HONDA YAMAHA KAWASAKI, 494 HARCOURT RD, MT VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 397-5272) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2018

THE FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH AND GETS WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK, THE DEALER SAID THEY INSPECTED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, STEERING HEAD BEARINGS, AND CHECKED THE BALANCE OF THE TIRE. WOBBLE IS STILL THERE AND FEELS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. BRAND NE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 HONDA GL1800

23 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
010000 STEERING	7
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	3
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR	2
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
100000 POWER TRAIN	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

"Newsletter - If the LCD screen is blank/inoperative and asterisks appear in place of the riding modes, perform the following test. a?? Inspect the number five (15 amp) audio fuse next to the battery in the main fuse box. a?? If failed,

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

350000 EQUIPMENT

The Wrench - When performing the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1- Loose Handlebar Repair on 2018 GL 1800, or removing the Steering Bridge to adjust the upper steering stem nut on any 2018 and newer GL1800, the left rear tie rod bolt needs to be

010000 STEERING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

The Wrench - If DTCs appear on a new 2018 and newer GL1800, these are likely ABS related and are generated when the factory runs the freshly built unit on a dyno to verify proper engine and transmission operation. These stored codes are eas

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

"Dealer Message - The December 2020 edition of The Wrench publication is now available on iN. If DTCs appear on a new 2018 and newer GL1800, these are likely ABS related and are generated when the factory runs the freshly built unit on a d

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

010000 STEERING

The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the complaint with the proper inspection outlined in the Service B

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

010000 STEERING

"The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the complaint with the proper inspection outlined in the Service

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Service Bulletin - If a customer complains of loose handlebars (up and down movement) on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper installation of the steering stem nut at the factory. If the steering stem nut becomes loose, the han

010000 STEERING

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Dealer Message - A Service Bulletin to address a customer complaint of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800 has been posted on iN.

010000 STEERING

Dealer Message - A Service Bulletin to address a customer complaint of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800 has been posted on iN.

350000 EQUIPMENT

2018 Gold Wing Navigation/Software Update - Keeping your Gold Wing?s navigation system updated with the latest maps and directions helps you get the most out of one of your bike?s most useful features. We?ll walk you through all the steps h

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer message - On October 25, American Honda informed dealers that the Navigation software Update 1 (published Oct. 4th) for the 2018 Gold Wing interfered with the performance of the Genuine Accessory CB radio, greatly diminishing its vol

010000 STEERING

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2012

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

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2001

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

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).

82 Total Recalls

780 Total Complaints

4 Investigations

34 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	6	View
2023	1	2	View
2022	2	1	View
2021	3	13	View
2020	3	3	View
2019	2	12	View
2018 (current)	2	46
2016	1	7	View
2015	2	8	View
2014	2	9	View
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

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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2018 HONDA GL1800

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 HONDA GL1800

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA GL1800

HONDA GL1800 - All Years Overview

HONDA GL1800 - Year by Year

Other HONDA Models