2021 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Gl1800.

20202022
Complaints
13
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Honda Gl1800 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Gl1800.

Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2021 Honda Gl1800

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~49,237 vehicles.

24V820000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~18,196 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.

24V113000Fuel Pump
~29,301 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

22V449000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
~1,740 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

Other Honda Gl1800 Years

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2021 Honda Gl1800 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Honda Gl1800 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Honda Gl1800 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Gl1800?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Gl1800?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Honda Gl1800 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Honda Gl1800 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 49,237 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Honda Gl1800?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Gl1800 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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