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2010 Honda GL1800 Recalls & Complaints

The 2010 Honda GL1800 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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 2010 Honda GL1800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2010 Honda GL1800 owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda GL1800, describing incidents dated May 19, 2010 to October 11, 2023.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 11 complaints
Power Train 4 complaints
Steering 4 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Of the 24 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11549329 · Filed October 11, 2023
Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when…
ODI #11471289 · Filed June 28, 2022
Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars. Thinking I may have a tire anomaly, I reduced speed and looked for a roadside area where I could stop the motorcycle and inspect the wheels and tires…
ODI #11143673 · Filed October 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER DEALER (4580 CRAIN HWY, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695, (301) 392-1770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2010 Honda GL1800 in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Audit Query AQ12-001: Southern Honda Powersports
Closed May 13, 2013

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bag Inflator May Explode

NHTSA #18V045000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported January 9, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 960 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign KJ1 · Owners notified February 9, 2018 · Vehicles built April 23, 2009 – May 14, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

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 humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #16V347000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported May 24, 2016 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 2,701 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign KA8 · Owners notified November 28, 2016 · Vehicles built April 23, 2009 – May 14, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. Honda distributed an interim notification to owners on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KA8.

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.

Rear Brakes may Drag

NHTSA #15V700000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported October 23, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 145,219 vehicles

Repair completion: 54.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign JV6 · Owners notified December 7, 2015 · Vehicles built January 7, 2009 – June 23, 2009 (per NHTSA)

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

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.

AFTERMARKET FLOORBOARD

NHTSA #11E054000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2011 · KURYAKYN HOLDINGS, LLC

Potentially affected: 7,446 vehicles

Owners notified January 13, 2012

Defect description

KURYAKYN IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 607005, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON 2001-2012 HONDA GL 1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLES. THIS MOUNT WAS SOLD ON KURYAKYN 'TRANSFORMER' PASSENGER FLOORBOARD SETS, PART NUMBER 7005 FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, TO PRESENT. THE FLOORBOARD MOUNT MAY CRACK AND BREAK FREE FROM THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE MOUNT TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Safety consequence

THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

KURYAKYN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MOUNT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KURYAKYN AT 1-866-296-4728.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER

NHTSA #11V567000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported December 1, 2011 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 126,000 vehicles

Honda campaign S03 · Owners notified January 6, 2012 · Vehicles built March 8, 2001 – September 25, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.

Safety consequence

UNEXPECTED BRAKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO CATCH FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes

HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS S03.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2010 Honda GL1800. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

24 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Honda GL1800.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11549329

Incident: October 11, 2023 · Filed: October 11, 2023

Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when operating the vehicle at slow engine speed and making a turn. On a motorcycle the operator depends on engine response to help control the vehicle. If the engine stumbles while making a turn it increases the chance of the operator losing their balance and the bike and operator being in an accident. I have not taken my motorcycle to a dealer to have it examined. This is a well known fault in many, if not most GL1800's produced between the years 2005 and 2010 and possibly other year models as well. Dealers always respond with, Mother Honda won't do anything to correct this. This is normal and not a defect. As far as approximate date of this incident I will list today's date because this is a problem everytime I ride and the conditions to produce the stumble are met. Two aftermarket manufactures have solutions that partially work to eliminate this situation. Guhl Motors in Ephrata Pa and Electrical Connections in Knoxville Tn. However, it's not the owners responsibility to fix safety issues that Honda has created. Just for my personal information can you please inform me as to how many complaints you have received about this situation and what Honda says about fixing it?

Tires

ODI #11471289

Incident: June 6, 2022 · Filed: June 28, 2022

Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars. Thinking I may have a tire anomaly, I reduced speed and looked for a roadside area where I could stop the motorcycle and inspect the wheels and tires for damage. It took considerable effort to maintain control of the motorcycle as the front end felt as though it would “slide out” to one side or the other. After inspecting the front tire I observed a noticeable “bulb” or “blister” on the tread cap approximately 10” long. This blister was very hot in contrast to the remaining lukewarm tire. After the tire cooled, I could press my thumb against the blister, now receding, and feel the tread cap had separated from the inner core of the tire by approximately 1/2”. Because of the remote location where this tire failure occurred, I had no other choice but to ride the motorcycle 22 miles back to the last town I had passed, Wilets California, at 10-15 mph. In Wilets I was able to locate a motel and performed a tire swap the next day. This Avon tire failure occurred without warning. This same tire in a different size is now the subject of a recall for basically the same thing I experienced. I propose the aforementioned tire recall be expanded to include all Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tires regardless of size. Note: I also replaced the Avon Cobra Chrome on the rear of the motorcycle at the same time because we felt that it too could fail without warning.

Service Brakes

ODI #11143673

Incident: October 14, 2018 · Filed: October 29, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER DEALER (4580 CRAIN HWY, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695, (301) 392-1770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Service Brakes

ODI #10894909

Incident: August 10, 2016 · Filed: August 10, 2016

AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO 45. ENGINE SOUNDED STRAINED AND I SMELLED BURNING SMELL. MY HAND BRAKE BECAME LOCKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAS STRANDED IN LEFT TURN LANE. I KNEW FROM PREVIOUS RE-CALL NOTICE THAT THE BRAKES CAN LOCK, BUT MY BIKE HAD THE RE-CALL FIXED WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, IT STILL FAILED. MY BIKE WAS TOWED IN TODAY TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WILL NOT HEAR UNTIL THEY LOOK AT IT. I KNOW IT WAS THE BRAKES THOUGH AND I AM REALLY UPSET THAT THE RE-CALL FIX MAY NOT BE A FIX AT ALL. I WAS ON THE ROAD GOING STRAIGHT IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED.

Power Train

ODI #10851545

Incident: January 15, 2016 · Filed: March 25, 2016

THREE MONTHS AGO I BOUGHT A 2010 GOLDWING WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES ON IT. RODE IT FOR A MONTH AND THE TRANSMMISON GOING INTO 5TH GEAR IS SLIPPING. TAKING IT TO HONDA AND THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS. WHICH THE LABOR IS CRAZY AND COST MORE THAN THE PARTS. WHICH I'M VERY GRATEFUL THAT THEY HAVE DONE THAT. BUT IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION? IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW THESE DEFECTS BEFORE NOT AFTER HAVING TO DISH OUT A LOT OF OF MONEY ON A PRETTY MUCH NEW GOLDWING. IF THEY COULD AT LEAST HONOR A PART OF THE LABOR COST IT WOULD HELP. I HAVE READ A LOT ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS TO BE A ON GOING PROBLEM. WOULD BE NICE IF GOLDWING WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFER TO FIX THE ISSUE INSTEAD OF COSTING THEIR LOYAL COSTUMES LOTS OF MONEY. I'M A LADY RIDER AND RIDE ALONE A LOT. DO NOT NEED TO GET STRANDED OUT ON THE HIGHTWAY ON A BROKEN GOLDWING. IF THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THIS PLEASE LET US GOLDWING RIDERS KNOW. LOTS OF MY FRIENDS RIDE GOLDWING A AND NOW WE ARE A LITTLE CONCERNED OF WHAT GOLDWING IS NOT TELLING US ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT. IS THERE A RECALL WE HAVEN'T HEARD ABOUT? MY GOLDWING CLUTCH STARTED MAKING A RATTLING SOUND IN THE CLUTCH WHEN OUT OF GEAR. THEN WHEN PUT IN GEAR IT STOPPED. THEN WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT SLIPS OUT OF 5TH GEAR. WHEN PUT BACK IN GEAR IT TRIES TO SLIP BACK OUT. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WHY HAS GOLDWING NOT MADE IT AWARE TO THE PUBLIC.

Power Train

ODI #10839912

Incident: November 28, 2015 · Filed: March 4, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BENT SHIFTER FORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #10734626

Incident: July 14, 2015 · Filed: July 16, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, BUT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO REPAIR THE BRAKE CYLINDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,200.

Service Brakes

ODI #10714004

Incident: March 29, 2015 · Filed: May 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE ROTOR AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,250.

Service Brakes

ODI #10653133

Crash 1 injury

Incident: November 7, 2010 · Filed: November 6, 2014

SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED LIGHTLY. REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP, SLIDING REAR TIRE , CAUSING WRECK. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, WHERE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES (RIBS, SHOULDER, LEFT ANKLE, OTHERS). TWO WEEKS IN GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, REHAB, TWO MONTHS IN WHEELCHAIR. ONE YEAR LATER, I RECEIVED LETTER FROM HONDA TELLING ME THE REAR BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. TOO LATE FOR ME, I HAD ALREADY HAD MY ACCIDENT, AND LATER SOLD THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR

Service Brakes

ODI #10638435

Crash 1 injury

Incident: January 25, 2013 · Filed: September 23, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

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