2007 Honda Vtx1300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (17) · Suspension (6) · Suspension:front (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Vtx1300 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
32 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2012-01-12 · SB-12-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Fuel System, Other 2008-08-01 · 080108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda motorcycle: fuel valve diaphragm leak. precisely follow instructions in bulletins to prevent misalignment and leakage after the repair. models vt750c/c2 and vt1300c/s/r/t. *pe
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
What owners report
2023-02-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel system petcock of my 2007 honda vtx1300 motorcycle leaks fuel when positioned "on", as well as " on reserverve". this poses a safety issue in the event that an ignition source is near. my motorcycle has been backfiring, not maintaining idle, and spits and sputters when taking off. the spitting and sputtering has been happening since …”
2020-08-22 · Steering · 14,500 mi“my 2007 honda vtx-1300c has a wobble which is only noticeable when decelerating from 50 miles per hour. i found out that most if not all of the honda vtx series motorcycle have had cheap bearings put in the front forks. usually the bad bearings wear out within a year's time, but since i bought the bike used in 2020 this problem was never fixed. thi…”
2017-03-27 · Steering · 9,500 mi“front end wobble upon deceleration at around 30mph. i have spoken with several owners of like machines who are experiencing the same problem. …”
2016-09-23 · Wheels · 7,200 mi“my 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. this issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.i have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular model. honda does not recognize the problem and does n…”
2016-01-28 · Steering · 3 mi“upon deceleration above 45mph the handlebars will shake side to side violently. the last incident caused a wrist injury trying to stop the shaking handlebars. motorcycle can be travelling in a straight line or in a turn to duplicate the concern. any road surface can be used to duplicate issue. this concern has nearly caused a crash on a few occasi…”
2015-04-16 · Suspension · 9,007 mi“when decelerating to below 50mph there is a significant wobble in the front end. this is a safety issue as driving in traffic it is a very concerning feeling to think it might cause an accident. *tr…”
2015-04-03 · Steering · 11,000 mi“there is a consent steering shimmy between 40-45 mph. makes for dangerous handling. *tr…”
2015-02-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,800 mi“while riding the bike noticed that there is fuel leaking from the fuel valve diaphragm. i have reported this to the honda dealer ship for repair in allen tx but they stated there is no recall on this issue. where as the nhtsa's website shows there is a recall. i will further report this to honda. *tr…”
2014-10-20 · Steering · 17,000 mi“felt steering go unstable taking a turn. then driving straight lifted hands off the handle bars and notice a violent shaking of the handle bars. had my mechanic check the bike out. he could find nothing wrong with tires, loose nuts or bolts, miss-aligned parts or equipment. he said he too noticed wobbling and unstable steering in front end. he sugg…”
2014-03-12 · Suspension · 4,000 mi“front end shakes, wobbles and vibrates violently, when you loosen your hand pressure from the handle bar grips. it will absolutely go "out of control" if you don't hold on tightly to the handle bars. this occurs at any and all speeds. (20 to 90 mph). there is something seriously wrong here. the previous owner now admits he noticed this problem …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.