repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right
Risk. The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa TwinProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-583 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
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
2021 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TFT failed 9/8/23 to respond to touch input. Can only be operated by bar controls. Terribly distracting. Other owners report similar failures. Screen is manufactured by Garmin for Honda.
The TFT Touchscreen has failed multiple time. Sometimes it blackouts so I cannot see what speed I am going or my tachometer. Recently it stopped responding to my touch input. This is an issue worldwide with any Honda Africa Twin 202X - to present. If it has a TFT screen they have this issue. There…
My Honda africa twin DCT stalls at low speed. It happened twice. When I about to move forward from the stop sign, the bike stalls itself. It is very dangerous for a motorcycle.
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