repaired · 2024 Q4
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 Honda CRF1100 Africa TwinProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2020 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-662 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Fuel/propulsion system
6Engine
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other CRF1100 Africa Twin year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CRF1100 Africa Twin median. How we score
'20'21'22'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CRF1100 Africa Twin owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My bike died when I was in the fast lane on a major freeway, during Memorial Day rush hour. Totally stalled with 3 lanes of traffic moving at 70 mph. Only luck saved me from being collected by 18 wheelers. American Honda Motor Co. issued a recall on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports models for a…
experiencing the Fuel Starvation issue. While riding and throttle applied, the engine sputters and will not accelerate. Puts you in a dangerous situation while in traffic.
LOST OF POWER ON HIGHWAY AND WHEN STRUCK IN CITY TRAFFIC, USUALLY OCCURS WITH LESS THAN HALF A TANK OF GAS AND WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE 90F. ENGINE STALLS AS IF STARVED OF FUEL.
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