2019 HONDA GL1800

2 recalls — 10 complaints — 11 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

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	3
ENGINE	3
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Feb 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL 1800. The contact stated that while riding at 50 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contac... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2026

The engine’s serpentine belt started to fail prematurely. In cold weather, the engine’s belt would scream for 1 to 5 minutes when warming up the engine (under no load and not moving). The belt had less than 40,000 miles on it (when Kia expects it to go 80,000 miles).

Incident date: Oct 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the support from the moon roof was torn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that without the supports, the moon roof would not be able to be covered. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2024

DSG automatic transmission started going into neutral at various speeds and driving conditions. It feels as though the clutch disengages momentarily, causing the vehicle to slow down and engine to rev. This is definitely not safe when trying to merge or drive on the highway. This is a know issue wit... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

Traveling at ~40mph when some knocking could be heard. Pedal manipulation was intermittent. No warnings on the dash. Luckily, I was able to use momentum to get the truck off of the main road and onto a side street. Knocking was heard even louder now - pedal manipulation was now even more intermitten... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2024

While driving on a road with a lot of hills our car sudden lost all engine power but all of the lights and engine were still on. We pulled over but kept the car on and it seem to resume power. Then about 1/8 of a mile later it happened again. We shut the car off completely for 5 minutes and turned i... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2024

Traveling about 45 mph on no weather road. The DMBS system engaged with no warning and hard braked just out of the blue throwing all passengers forward. 3 passengers including an 11 year old child in the backseat fully buckled in thank goodness. There was no reason for the system to engage and the t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the sunroof exploded while the shade guard was opened, causing shattered glass to fall inside the vehicle. The contact had not sustained any injuries. The contact pulled into the nearest tire shop and paid a fee... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that on various occasions while riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle lost motive and electrical power. The failure occurred while decelerating or while idling. Additionally, on several occasions, the motorcycle would not immediatel... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Gold Wing GL1800. The contact stated the while riding at various speeds, the motorcycle failed to shift correctly to the next gear. The vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. Additionally, while in fourth gear the vehicle shifted to seventh gear independently. The m... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 HONDA GL1800

11 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	3
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR	2
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
010000 STEERING	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
100000 POWER TRAIN	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

100000 POWER TRAIN

"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,

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

010000 STEERING

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

"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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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

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 (current)	2	10
2018	2	46	View
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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2019 HONDA GL1800

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 HONDA GL1800

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA GL1800

HONDA GL1800 — All Years Overview

HONDA GL1800 — Year by Year

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