2010 Honda Vfr1200f problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (6) · Power Train (2) · Engine (2)
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2024-11-15 · campaign 24V864000 · 40,481 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
Power Train:driveline:universal Joint 2015-12-07 · campaign 15V821000 · 1,825 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
Risk: If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-03-22 · MC-MNF-03222016- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - honda is launching a safety recall on the accessory rear trunk base for pcx125/150 scooters for a potential defect that may allow the trunk to fall off the scooter while riding. a fallen trunk in the roadway poses a safety hazard to other roadway users. effective immediately, yo
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2016-03-21 · MC-PO-03212016-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - on december 4th, 2015 american honda posted service bulletin vfr1200f/fd #1 for 2010-2013 vfr1200f/fd drive shaft replacement safety recall campaign. later the bulletin was revised to include repair information. since the launch of this campaign, the shaft propeller kits were on
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2015-12-16 · MC - 2010-2013 V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 20102013 vfr1200f/fd motorcycles for a potentially defective drive shaft. the drive shaft universal joint may break or seize, which can result in a loss of drive force or a locked rear wheel. an updated drive shaft is available to correct thi
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2015-12-11 · VFR1200F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2010-2013 vfr1200f/fd motorcycles for a potentially defective drive shaft is posted on in."
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2015-12-04 · SERVICE BULLETIN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 20102012 vfr1200f/fd motorcycles for a potentially defective drive shaft. the drive shaft universal joint may break or seize, which can result in a loss of drive force or a locked rear wheel. an updated drive shaft is available to correct t
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2015-12-04 · DLR MSG - MC - S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - honda is launching a safety recall of model year 2010 through 2013 vfr1200f/fd motorcycles to replace a potentially defective drive shaft. the drive shaft universal joint may break or seize, which can result in a loss of drive force or a locked rear wheel. either outcome increases
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-08-14 · Electrical System“according to the cert honda technician, brannon kilbarger recommended that the fuel pump be replaced due to off and on start up issues. i filed a complaint on may 16th, 2024 for this issue with honda case #[xxx] and with the nhtsa for this issue. i felt that this issue was a defect from the factory since the occurrence happen before i took possess…”
2024-05-20 · Electrical System“the bike is draining the battery, this is my 3rd battery and this drainage isn’t covered under warranty due to the drainage being the bikes fault. the bike will not start a great deal of the time. the wiring was checked by a certified motorcycle mechanic and the issue has not been resolved. honda of america has been notified and calls to reach bac…”
2020-06-14 · Engine · 4,800 mi“engine had metal swarf left inside of it when manufactured. honda knows about this problem and has a recall only in the uk, owners in other countries have suffered the same defects but are offered no compensation. engine developed rod knock at 4800 miles.…”
2013-05-12 · Service Brakes · 20,082 mi“rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr…”
2013-05-12 · Service Brakes · 44,878 mi“rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. honda…”
2013-05-12 · Service Brakes · 7,912 mi“rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr…”
2012-12-28 · Power Train · 4,500 mi“application of throttle may either cause the bike to stutter or surge causing the bike to either stall or increase its forward motion. the idle speed is sometimes inappropriately set at 1500 rpms with the clutch in and the throttle rolled all the way forward. it can be 300 miles between incidents. i had a very similar problem with my yamaha r1 t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.