The 2018 Honda Gl1800 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 47,497 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24V8200002024-10-3118,196 affected
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.
Consequence
An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
2crashes4injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
3crashes4injuries
ENGINE
5
1injuries
POWER TRAIN
5
2crashes
STEERING
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
SUSPENSION
2
Total complaints46
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“There is a service bulletin on the steering handle bars. The dealership I take it to is go az flagstaff, az [REDACTED]. On a recall service appointment I was advised by the service manager of the loose handle bar service bulletin. It was addressed at that time. I had my motorcycle in for another…”
“The contact owns a 2018 honda gl1800 motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v113000 (fuel system, gasoline); 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…”
“There are quite a few 2018 and 2019 gl1800 that have had a failing ubs bolt that breaks and locks up the engine. I believe this is the case with my motorcycle. I am a [xxx] disabled vet who was riding my motorcycle down [xxx] in nj going 60mph when I began slowing down for the exit onto [xxx].…”
“31300-kvz-632 1.00 motor, ratio control - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be…”
“31300-kvz-632 1.00 motor, ratio control - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be…”
“31300-kvz-632 1.00 motor, ratio control - this is the part that failed. It is not available for inspection as the dealer has replaced the failed part under warranty. The safety risk is, if it breaks under acceleration, you are stuck in that gear so merging onto an interstate you could in fact be…”
“The bolt holding the alternator/starter or isg unit broke. While this caused no injury as the alternator stayed together, it could have caused the motorcycle to shut down while riding. The honda dealer replaced the alternator under the honda extended warranty. There were no symptoms, lights, or…”
“The bolt holding the alternator/starter or isg unit broke. While this caused no injury as the alternator stayed together, it could have caused the motorcycle to shut down while riding. The honda dealer replaced the alternator under the honda extended warranty. There were no symptoms, lights, or…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Honda Gl1800 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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