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Honda Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, Oil Leaks and Rear Wheel Lockup
Honda’s engine and cooling recalls repeatedly involve stalling, oil escaping near the rear tire, and mechanical failures that can lock the rear wheel. The GL1800 appears in separate notices covering 2020–2022 manual-transmission ECU software and a 2018–2021 primary drive gear bolt. Oil-leak concerns also affect the 2023 Rebel 300 and the 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100 and 2025 CRF1100. Bearing-related failures appear in the Honda and Acura automobile notice, the 2024–2026 CBR600RR notice, and the 2025 CB1000SP notice, with different stated causes. Among automobiles, the 2018–2019 Odyssey and Pilot recur in both the bearing and timing-belt notices. The 2021 Rebel 1100 recall concerns hot coolant leakage.
Warning signs to watch for
- Engine running improperly or stalling: November 2023 Honda and Acura engine-bearing recall.
- Reduced engine performance or stalling: June 2022 GL1800 manual-transmission ECU software recall.
- Engine stalling or loss of drive power: September 2022 Africa Twin DCT software recall.
- Hot coolant leaking or spraying: December 2021 Rebel 1100 radiator-cap recall.
- Loss of drive power: March 2025 ADV160 oil-pump driven-gear recall.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The Rebel 300 cover, Honda and Acura bearing, CBR600RR engine, CB1000SP piston, and timing-belt notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the Rebel 1100 radiator-cap, GL1800 ECU software, Africa Twin DCT software, GL1800 primary drive gear bolt, CMX1100/CRF1100/XL750 sealing-bolt, or ADV160 oil-pump gear notices. For each of these recalls, the supplied notice does not tell owners to stop driving or direct them to park outside.
What the free repair involves
The listed remedies are free. Dealers replace the Rebel 300 right crankcase cover, GL1800 primary drive gear bolt, and ADV160 oil-pump driven gear under their respective recalls. The Gold Wing and Africa Twin software recalls receive ECU updates. The automobile bearing recall calls for inspection and engine repair or replacement as necessary; the CBR600RR recall specifies engine assembly replacement.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 4 |
| high | 6 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report engine and engine cooling problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under engine and engine cooling for the Honda models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Engine and engine cooling complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Pilot | 233 |
| 2018 Honda Odyssey | 186 |
| 2018 Honda Pilot | 156 |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | 132 |
| 2019 Honda Ridgeline | 35 |
| 2026 Honda Cbr600rr | 7 |
| 2025 Honda ADV160 | 6 |
| 2018 Honda GL1800 | 5 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Honda CBR600RR engine flaw risks rear wheel lockup | critical |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Honda CB1000SP Piston Defect Risks Rear Wheel Lockup | critical |
| May 29, 2025 | Honda CMX1100, CRF1100, XL750 Oil Leak Risk | high |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Honda ADV160 Scooter Oil Pump Gear Failure | medium |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Honda GL1800 Goldwing Primary Drive Gear Bolt May Break | high |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Acura, Honda Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize | critical |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Honda Rebel 300 Engine Cover May Leak Oil | critical |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Honda Africa Twin DCT Software May Stall Engine | high |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Software Error May Stall Engine | high |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Honda Rebel 1100 radiator cap may leak hot coolant | high |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Honda and Acura Models: Timing Belt May Fail | high |
Common questions
Why does the Honda Gold Wing appear in two engine recalls?
The June 2022 notice concerns ignition-timing ECU software on certain 2020–2022 manual-transmission GL1800 motorcycles. The October 2024 notice concerns a crankshaft primary drive gear bolt on certain 2018–2021 GL1800 motorcycles. Their remedies are an ECU update and bolt replacement, respectively.
Which Honda cars appear in both the bearing and timing-belt notices?
The notices overlap on certain 2018–2019 Pilots, 2018–2019 Odysseys, and 2019 Ridgelines. The bearing notice describes connecting rod bearing wear and seizure; the timing-belt notice describes belt teeth separating. Each notice specifies its own inspection and repair remedy.
Do the CBR600RR and CB1000SP engine recalls have the same repair?
The December 2025 CBR600RR notice specifies free engine assembly replacement. The December 2025 CB1000SP notice specifies free inspection and repair of the engine assembly as necessary. Both describe possible rod bearing failure, but identify different defective components.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.