2016 Honda Gl1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Engine (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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 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.
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 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-24 · Service Brakes · 1,502 mi“the contact owns a 2016 honda gl1800. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 mph, the rear brakes locked up, causing the motorcycle to abruptly stop. the contact pushed the motorcycle to a nearby parking lot and pumped the brake pedal several times until the brakes released. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer but not diagnose…”
2021-10-24 · Engine“ motorcycle stumbles and hesitates during engine warmup. problem creates a hazard situation if this happens in traffic. if you apply throttle before engine is at operating temperature while leaving a street light, stop sign or in traffic the motorcycle stumbles and hesitates. this situation can cause the vehicle behind the motorcycle to overrun the…”
2020-08-17 · Service Brakes · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda gold wing gl1800 motorcycle. the contact stated while depressing on the brake pedal to make a right turn, when he released the brake pedal however, the brakes ceased and the motorcycle continued braking and failed to accelerate. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v7…”
2018-11-19 · Engine · 20,000 mi · 💥 crash“with bike in gear, side stand down, kill switch in kill position, and no key in ignition, while replacing the battery the engine started and the bike engine engaged and rolled forward causing it to fall on top of me, and damaging the saddle bag which was left open because the cover to the battery compartment now is attached inside the saddle bag. …”
2016-08-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1 mi“i was just starting from my house and had some hesitation in first and second gear. i made a right turn about a 1/4 mile down the road and again i had hesitation in first and second gear. note, i do let the bike idle down before taken off. this 2016 with fuel injection this should not happen. honda needs to something and make a recall.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.