The 2013 Honda Gl1800 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 146,179 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS18V0450002018-01-09960 affected
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…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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 BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15V7000002015-10-23145,219 affected
Defect
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Consequence
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This…
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
3
SERVICE BRAKES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SUSPENSION
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2013 gl 1800 anti dive device failure causing bumps while riding.”
“2013 gl 1800 anti dive device failure causing bumps while riding.”
“My bike was brought into my local honda dealership in november 2015 for rear brake recall service. My bike was operating fine prior to the recall work being done. In july 1, 2016 after not ridden my bike during the winter months my rear brake locked up on me as I was on the highway - I was almost…”
“After starting engine, 1st gear engagement, release clutch and feed throttle. Motorcycle will stall when in motion between 1-10 mph forcing you to engage clutch lever and then twist throttle to try and get engine to rev back up. Hopefully this will happen and you will not fall over due to lack of…”
“After starting engine, 1st gear engagement, release clutch and feed throttle. Motorcycle will stall when in motion between 1-10 mph forcing you to engage clutch lever and then twist throttle to try and get engine to rev back up. Hopefully this will happen and you will not fall over due to lack of…”
“Motorcycle exhibits a cold start stumble. At around 1700-2200 rpm (in any gear) the engine stumbles / near-stalls. This loss of power is especially dangerous on a motorcycle where reliable power / speed is necessary to maintain riding stability especially in low speed maneuvering. Loss of power…”
“Motorcycle exhibits a cold start stumble. At around 1700-2200 rpm (in any gear) the engine stumbles / near-stalls. This loss of power is especially dangerous on a motorcycle where reliable power / speed is necessary to maintain riding stability especially in low speed maneuvering. Loss of power…”
“Motorcycle exhibits a cold start stumble. At around 1700-2200 rpm (in any gear) the engine stumbles / near-stalls. This loss of power is especially dangerous on a motorcycle where reliable power / speed is necessary to maintain riding stability especially in low speed maneuvering. Loss of power…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE15014 Opened 2015-04-20 · closed 2015-11-13
Inconsistent Throttle Control
This PE was opened after NHTSA received 10 owner complaints alleging vehicle control was compromised due to inconsistent throttle control in MY 2012-14 Honda GL1800 motorcycles.Typically during the first five minutes of operation (cold engine), riders would experience a pronounced engine stumble when operating the…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Honda Gl1800 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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