2021 Honda Crf1100 Africa Twin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (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
2023-06-01 · Service Brakes“the fuel guage hits empty after only 3 gallons with a 5gal tank, did not do this when i first bought it, started after about 1200 miles on a long road trip. the tft resets on its own, mileage for a tank will read for instance 22mi. when it should be 140-ish. it has reset while riding and on occasion between turning off ignition and restarting. …”
2023-05-31 · Engine“this concerns a honda motorcycle with a dual clutch transmission (aka, automatic). this motorcycle has had an nhtsa recall for my specific issue (see below [22v-622 jph added 01jun2023]) and has had the recall performed. the issue prompting the recall is still happening to me and others who have had the recall performed. the engine sometimes stal…”
2023-03-20 · Electrical System“the tft touchscreen has failed multiple time. sometimes it blackouts so i cannot see what speed i am going or my tachometer. recently it stopped responding to my touch input. this is an issue worldwide with any honda africa twin 202x - to present. if it has a tft screen they have this issue. there are forums upon forums about this exact issue, w…”
2022-10-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 mph on a 2-lane highway, i accelerated to overtake the vehicle. just before pulling in front of the truck i experienced a total loss of propulsion. i thought i had a broken chain. i quickly looked and discovered the chain was intact. i could rev the engine, but it would not go in gear. this is a …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.