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 in the left handlebar switch pod can corrode from oxidation. When this happens, the horn may stop working, or the headlight may no longer switch between low beam and high beam. Either failure means the rider loses that control while riding, and the problem develops from corrosion inside the switch itself rather than from any outside damage to the motorcycle.
Certain Honda CMX1100, CRF1100 and XL750 motorcycles have a bolt problem in the engine. The bolt that seals the crankcase may not have been made correctly, which can let engine oil leak out and land on the rear tire. Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control while riding, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling certain CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles because of a software error in the engine's fuel injection computer, known as the FI-ECU. This error is tied to a feature called Wheelie Control. When a rider turns that feature on, the software problem may cause the engine to stall or lose power while the motorcycle is being ridden. In short, riding with Wheelie Control switched on can make the fuel injection system act up, causing the engine to stop running or produce less power partway through a ride.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2021–2025 Honda Crf1100. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Honda CRF1100 Loses Horn and High-Beam Switch" (NHTSA campaign 25V583000), reported Sep 5, 2025.
The 2025 Honda Crf1100 has the most, with 3 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 3 Honda Crf1100 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Honda dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: