repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 Honda GL1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda GL1800, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-820 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda GL1800 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Service brakes
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Structure
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Honda GL1800 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 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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 GL1800 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 GL1800 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GL1800 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was pulling into a parking spot to turn the bike around and back into the spot. While sitting sideways in a parking spot, I increased the throttle slightly to pull forward. The throttle acted as if it was stuck and the bike lurched forward after I released the throttle. I applied the front brake…
At approximately 800 miles, the throttle became sticky. The return spring will close the throttle; however, there is excessive friction that developed while riding. Temperatures were approximately 85-95 degrees. The problem is that fine feathering of the throttle is not possible. By the time enough…
The throttle is sticking open at low speeds that makes for a dangerous situation dealer could not duplicate at time of visit the throttle is sticky will not operate smooth no accident has happened at this time
Own a 2021 GL1800?
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