2015 Honda Gl1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (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 (15)
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 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-03 · Exterior Lighting“the speedometer is faded and the lense is cloudy and the driver is unable to see the speed of the vehicle during the day at all.…”
2024-07-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 31,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 motorcycle. the contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact depressed the hand brake lever on the handlebar and the rear brake foot pedal to slow for traffic. the contact stated that the rear wheel locked up and caused the motorcycle to stall. the contact stated no warning light was illumin…”
2019-11-17 · Steering · 14,000 mi“to whom it concerns, i am inquiring if nhtsa has had any complaints about honda gl1800 motorcycles having the wobble in their steering handlebars? i see hundreds of complaints of this steering defect on the internet and i had experienced first hand with my 2015 gl1800. i contacted honda about this serious handlebar wobble that it was getting so ba…”
2019-09-12 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · 31,730 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 goldwing. the contact stated that the tire gauge indicated that the tire pressure was low. the contact stated that the handle bar shimmied and moved uncontrollably while making turns at a low rate of speed. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact drove to an independent mechanic, but no fai…”
2019-07-17 · Steering · 2,300 mi“the front forks, wheel, and handlebars shake badly and constantly while traveling between 32 and 42 miles per hour, on any road surface. a quick look on the internet shows that this is a very common problem with this motorcycle. the honda dealer told me that this shaking was due to "flat spots" on the main steering bearing caused by allowing the …”
2019-07-12 · Service Brakes · 2,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 goldwing f6b motorcycle. while driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to brake, the rear brake pedal traveled all the way down. the contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the contact also stated that the failure occurred ever since the motorcycle was purchased in august of 2018. the mo…”
2016-03-28 · Steering · 1,000 mi“when declaration from 40mph to 30 mph the front end (handle bars) wobble bad. the bike only has 2550 miles on it.…”
2015-12-02 · Service Brakes · 99,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800. while accelerating from a stop, the rear brakes of the vehicle seized. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear master brake cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v700000 (service b…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.