2016 Honda GL1800 recalls and problems

The 2016 Honda GL1800 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Honda GL1800 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Honda GL1800 recalls

Recall 18V-045: Air Bags

Reported Jan 9, 2018 · 960 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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 and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: 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.

2016 Honda GL1800 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	3
Service Brakes	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Honda GL1800 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 1,502 miles · reported Mar 24, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the rear brakes locked up, causing the motorcycle to abruptly stop. The contact pushed the motorcycle to a nearby parking lot and pumped the brake pedal several times until the brakes released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but not diagnosed. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,502.

Engine · reported Oct 24, 2021

Motorcycle stumbles and hesitates during engine warmup. Problem creates a hazard situation if this happens in traffic. If you apply throttle before engine is at operating temperature while leaving a street light, stop sign or in traffic the motorcycle stumbles and hesitates. This situation can cause the vehicle behind the motorcycle to overrun the motorcycle cause an accident resulting in injury or even death.

Electrical System · at 20,000 miles · reported Nov 19, 2018

With bike in gear, side stand down, kill switch in kill position, and no key in ignition, while replacing the battery the engine started and the bike engine engaged and rolled forward causing it to fall on top of me, and damaging the saddle bag which was left open because the cover to the battery compartment now is attached inside the saddle bag. Honda is blaming lights installed by the dealer for burning out the relay to the ignition in the on position. Thus, bypassing the normal mechanism to prevent the bike from engaging . This constitutes a system design flaw if the bike can start and…

Engine · at 1 miles · reported Aug 21, 2016

I was just starting from my house and had some hesitation in first and second gear. I made a right turn about a 1/4 mile down the road and again I had hesitation in first and second gear. Note, I do let the bike idle down before taken off. This 2016 with fuel injection this should not happen. Honda needs to something and make a recall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda GL1800 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Honda GL1800: 18V-045 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Honda GL1800?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.