2020 Honda Gl1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2024-10-31 · campaign 24V820000 · 18,196 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.
Risk: An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2024-02-15 · campaign 24V113000 · 29,301 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR 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 while driving, 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 June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KP8, KP9, KQ0, and KQ1.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2022-06-23 · campaign 22V449000 · 1,740 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Structure 2022-05-19 · The Wrench - May · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"newsletter - if the lcd screen is blank/inoperative and asterisks appear in place of the riding modes, perform the following test. ⢠inspect the number five (15 amp) audio fuse next to the battery in the main fuse box. ⢠if failed, replace the fuse and disconnect the main multi pin connecto
Steering 2021-02-19 · TheWrench1Feb.21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the wrench - when performing the service bulletin gl1800 #1- loose handlebar repair on 2018 gl 1800, or removing the steering bridge to adjust the upper steering stem nut on any 2018 and newer gl1800, the left rear tie rod bolt needs to be held by a 14 mm open wrench to prevent the bolt from turning
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor 2020-12-04 · TheWrenchDec2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the wrench - if dtcs appear on a new 2018 and newer gl1800, these are likely abs related and are generated when the factory runs the freshly built unit on a dyno to verify proper engine and transmission operation. these stored codes are easily cleared using mcs, and will not return unless there is a
Vehicle Speed Control 2020-12-04 · MCPST12042020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"dealer message - the december 2020 edition of the wrench publication is now available on in. if dtcs appear on a new 2018 and newer gl1800, these are likely abs related and are generated when the factory runs the freshly built unit on a dyno to verify proper engine and transmission operation. thes
Equipment 2020-05-11 · AMV200501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
video message - it concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve. due to a deteriorated lower gasket or an out-of-spec gasket groove, the front rocker arm oil control valve can leak in certain v6 models with variable cylinder management. to fix this issue service bulletin a20-02
Equipment 2020-05-08 · AMV200502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
video message - it concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve. due to a deteriorated lower gasket or an out-of-spec gasket groove, the front rocker arm oil control valve can leak in certain v6 models with variable cylinder management. to fix this issue service bulletin a20-02
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-09-18 · Service Brakes · 2 mi“engine is stalling from unknown cause. only consistent condition is that it has occurred during some form of braking and once clutch is disengaged. occurs at all speeds. motorcycle was bought brand new and stalling occurred immediately after leaving dealership. stalling is intermittent, but frequency of occurrence has increased. stalling occu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.