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Buying a used 2018 Honda GL1800? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2018 Gold Wing carries two recalls that span the early GL1800 run: a critical engine bolt that may break and lock the rear wheel, and a high-severity fuel pump that can fail and stall the bike. Neither was issued with a stop-driving or park-outside warning. This year also shows the heaviest owner feedback of the group — 34 unverified NHTSA complaints, including 5 crashes and 7 injuries, concentrated in vehicle speed control, electrical, steering and engine.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get proof both recalls — engine bolt and fuel pump — were completed by VIN
- Ride-test throttle response and steering feel, the top unverified complaint areas
- Ask whether the bike has ever stalled or lost power while moving
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Honda GL1800
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Gold Wing: engine bolt may break, locking rear wheel | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Honda Goldwing, CBR fuel pumps can fail and stall | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
34 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Control | 7 | None found |
| Electrical System | 6 | None found |
| Steering | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | Yes |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |