2013 Honda Gl1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V045000 · 960 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2015-10-23 · campaign 15V700000 · 145,219 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (16)
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.
Wheels 2024-08-19 · MCPSP08192024901 · Other
dealer message - honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 gl1800 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). the new tpms supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. therefore, if the original tpms sensor/valve or receiver requires replacement,
Wheels 2024-08-19 · GL1800 #24 - August 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 gl1800 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). the new tpms supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. therefore, if the original tpms sensor/valve or receiver requires replacemen
Electrical System 2024-07-17 · GL1800 #26 - July 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 gl1800 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). the new tpms supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. therefore, if the original tpms sensor/valve or receiver requires replacemen
Wheels 2024-06-11 · MCGL1800 - #28 - June 202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 gl1800 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). the new tpms supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. therefore, if the original tpms sensor/valve or receiver requires replacemen
Wheels 2024-06-11 · MCMSN06112024 · Other
dealer mesage - honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 gl1800 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). the new tpms supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. therefore, if the original tpms sensor/valve or receiver requires replacement,
Electrical System 2023-11-16 · GL1800 #2 Nov23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 gl1800 tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). the new tpms supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. therefore, if the original tpms sensor/valve or receiver requires replacemen
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-30 · Suspension“2013 gl 1800 anti dive device failure causing bumps while riding.…”
2016-08-05 · Service Brakes · 10,750 mi“my bike was brought into my local honda dealership in november 2015 for rear brake recall service. my bike was operating fine prior to the recall work being done. in july 1, 2016 after not ridden my bike during the winter months my rear brake locked up on me as i was on the highway - i was almost rear ended because the bike immediately started to s…”
2015-10-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100 mi“after starting engine, 1st gear engagement, release clutch and feed throttle. motorcycle will stall when in motion between 1-10 mph forcing you to engage clutch lever and then twist throttle to try and get engine to rev back up. hopefully this will happen and you will not fall over due to lack of power from stall. this happens usually when engin…”
2015-01-11 · Power Train · 5,000 mi“the engine stutters and stalls at low speeds resulting in an inability to maintain forward momentum, causing a failure to maintain an upright position without emergency action to disable drive train, such as quickly disengaging clutch in order to allow a smooth coast until control of the vehicle can be safely restored. this condition persists unti…”
2015-01-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 8 mi“riding while the engine is warming up, the engine goes into a stall requiring the rider to pull the clutch. if in the middle of a turn the bike will crash. this problem persists still today. honda denies there is a problem but many owners are complaining. *tr…”
2014-09-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 4,200 mi“motorcycle exhibits a cold start stumble. at around 1700-2200 rpm (in any gear) the engine stumbles / near-stalls. this loss of power is especially dangerous on a motorcycle where reliable power / speed is necessary to maintain riding stability especially in low speed maneuvering. loss of power two-up with a passenger, leaned over at 25 degrees…”
2014-09-01 · Electrical System · 1,250 mi“only while the engine is still warming up, at about 1800 rpm i have a very noticable hesitation. *tr…”
2013-10-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“2013 honda gl1800g. consumer writes in regards to bad gas mileage and brake pad issues. *smd the consumer stated he only gets 28 mpg. also, the bake pads needed to be replaced. updated 02/04/14 the consumer stated the brake pads were replaced twice, in one year. the consumer believed brake fluid was leaking on the brake pads and wheels, causi…”
2013-05-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 200 mi“the motorcycle has a hesitation or stalling issue were at low speeds it will hesitate to the point were you have no responses so you roll on the throttle to see if you can get it to react then the bike will catch back up and then surges forward very quickly. it has happened numerous time on me and i have had it to the dealer to have it checked and …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.