3 recalls covering model years 2021, 2022, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The wiring inside the left handlebar switch on these motorcycles can corrode — the metal rusts and stops carrying electricity properly. When that happens, the horn may quit working, or you may not be able to flip the headlight from low beam to high beam. Honda says the motorcycle no longer meets the federal rule covering lights and related equipment. A dealer will replace the entire left handlebar switch unit at no cost.
A sealing bolt on the engine case may have been made incorrectly. If it does not seal properly, engine oil can seep out and drip onto the rear tire. Oil on a tire makes it slippery and can cause you to lose control of the motorcycle, especially while braking, cornering, or riding on wet pavement. Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt at no charge, and owner letters went out in July 2025.
These Africa Twin motorcycles have a software mistake in the computer that controls the fuel injection. When the Wheelie Control feature is switched on, that error can make the engine stall or suddenly lose power. Losing power without warning on a motorcycle can make it hard to stay in control or keep up with traffic. The repair is a software update for the fuel injection computer, which your Honda dealer loads free of charge.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Honda Crf1100. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: