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2017 Honda CRF1000A Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Honda CRF1000A has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Honda CRF1000A. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Honda CRF1000A owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda CRF1000A, describing incidents dated August 10, 2017 to March 7, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Tires 2 complaints
  • Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11648620 · Filed

    Unknown

  • ODI #11528883 · Filed

    90/90/21 Tire tread began to separate. This fell under Continental recall. Continental will not issue my reimbursement. I filled out paperwork, sent replacement tire receipt, damaged the sidewall to render tire unusable, and sent photos of this. The replacement tire was mounted and recall tire…

  • ODI #11490991 · Filed

    Tire is beginning to crack around treads. Production week 1221. I have contacted Continental, and they are informing me I need to remove my tire and cut a hole in it for the warranty to be honored. This motorcycle is my means of transportation, and I cannot remove it and cut a hole until I receive a…

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Centerstand Circlip May Break

NHTSA #18E078000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported August 3, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 2,933 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign KJ5 · Owners notified October 2, 2018

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.

Safety consequence

If the centerstand detaches while moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the centerstand detaches while the motorcycle is parked on the centerstand, the motorcycle can fall over, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify all registered owners of 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twins advising them that if they purchased the affected centerstand kit, not to use it and to take the motorcycle to a dealer. Dealers will replace the circlip and washer, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ5.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Honda CRF1000A model years

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