2020 Honda Crf1100 Africa Twin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2022-09-01 · campaign 22V662000 · 1,561 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
Risk: An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
Service bulletins (2)
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.
Electrical System 2023-11-17 · CRF1100 #1 Nov23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - american honda has determined that the multi-information display (mid) touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year crf1100 africa twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment 2023-09-29 · CRF1100 #1 0923 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - american honda has determined that the multi-information display (mid) touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year crf1100 africa twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.
What owners report
2023-07-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my bike died when i was in the fast lane on a major freeway, during memorial day rush hour. totally stalled with 3 lanes of traffic moving at 70 mph. only luck saved me from being collected by 18 wheelers. american honda motor co. issued a recall on the africa twin adventure sports models for a fuel filter issue. 2,690 bikes are affected by the re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.