2022 Honda Crf1100 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/Right 2025-09-05 · campaign 25V583000 · 7,492 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 20, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 12, 2025.
Electrical System:software 2024-11-21 · campaign 24V882000 · 4,205 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1.
Service bulletins (4)
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 2023-12-19 · MCMTB-55143 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - american honda is launching a product update on certain 2022 model year crf1100l/ld/l4/l4d africa twin motorcycles to update the engine control unit (ecu) software. a defect with ecu processing affects the wheelie control settings.
Electrical System 2023-12-19 · MCPSS12192023901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - honda is issuing a stop sale notice on certain 2022 crf1100l/ld/l4/l4d motorcycles to update the engine control unit (ecu) software. effective immediately, you must not sell any affected new or used 2022 crf1100l/ld/l4/l4d motorcycle until it is repaired according to the associated
Electrical System 2023-12-19 · MCPSS12192023902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - the 2022 crf1100l/ld/l4/l4d africa twin ecu product update campaign service bulletin is now available. per the stop sale notice issued yesterday, december 18, you must not sell any affected new or used 2022 crf1100l/ld/l4/l4d motorcycle until it is repaired according to service bull
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
2025-10-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have completed the ecu update recall, i believe kr1, it has not been updated in the records yet. independent of that there is an issue with the fueling system of my motorcycle. the vehicle hesitates at various times including but not limited to when pulling away from a stop. this cause me distress earlier today as the bike unnecessarily put …”
2025-09-23 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2022 honda crf1100. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v583000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirm…”
2024-05-10 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“today, i attempted to turn left onto indiana state highway 12 and as i was turning my motorcycle lost all throttle. the result of losing throttle meant i fell over in the middle of the highway. after reaching 6mph, the throttle sputtered and the traction control light flashed. thankfully, the drivers on the highway were paying attention. if they w…”
2024-04-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“ after having a warranty update to the ecu on the bike (honda campaign #kp7) the first time i rode up a moderately steep hill, that i had ridden the bike up previously without issue, the bike stopped without warning on the hill, the engine stayed running but there was no drive to the rear wheel. i had to apply both brakes to keep from rolling backw…”
2023-09-21 · Service Brakes“tft touchscreen has failed a few months after being purchased new, which means that abs function cannot be reliably switched on or off by rider by using touchscreen. honda dealer santa barbara motorsport has inspected and confirmed functionality has been impacted by failed screen. honda will not fix issue under warranty.…”
2023-07-27 · Engine“while traveling approx 15 mph, i pulled in the clutch lever to change gears and the engine lost all power, i had to pull over immediately and put the bike in neutral and turn the bike off and on again. i was in heavy traffic when the bike lost all power. it’s only happened the one time and i haven’t ridden much since then, and the dealer rode the b…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.