The 2020 Honda Gl1800 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 49,237 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V4490002022-06-231,740 affected
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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints3
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Honda Gl1800 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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