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Buying a used 2021 Honda GL1800? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2021 Gold Wing still falls under all three campaigns: the critical engine bolt that can break and lock the rear wheel, the fuel pump stall recall, and the medium-severity engine stall software fix. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Owners filed 7 unverified complaints with NHTSA, one involving a crash and none reporting fires or injuries. Those reports group around vehicle speed control, steering, service brakes and electrical rather than any single dominant issue.
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.
- Request VIN-level confirmation that all three recalls, including the software update, were performed
- Test cruise control and throttle behavior across a full ride
- Inspect brakes and electrical accessories, both recurring complaint areas
- 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 2021 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 |
| Honda Gold Wing software error can stall engine | Engine And Engine Cooling | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
7 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 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 | 3 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |