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 CRF1100Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda CRF1100, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 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 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Honda CRF1100 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.
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 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 median. How we score
'20'21'22'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CRF1100 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.
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.
Have experienced myself that this motorcycle, which utilizes a DCT clutchless system for gear changes, is prone to stalls when taking off from a stop at low throttle inputs. A benefit of the DCT system is it's purported not to stall. This is very different than the fuel tank / filter issue which…
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