2012 Honda VFR1200fProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 Honda VFR1200f, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-864 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Honda VFR1200f has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2012 Honda VFR1200f 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.

13%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 24V-864 · Nov 15, 2024 · 40,481 vehicles · 5,446 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

64%repaired · 2017 Q1

Driveline: universal joint

Recall 15V-821 · Dec 7, 2015 · 1,825 vehicles · 1,175 repaired

Risk. If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2012 vs. every other VFR1200f 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 VFR1200f median. How we score

'10'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VFR1200f owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TAKATA RECALL MY VFR IS RECALL WHAT WILL I DO IF IM IN THE PHILIPPINES THE DRIVESHAFTS BREAK THE ENGINES AT 21000KM GOT NOISY WHILE IN THE RIDE AND WE CHECK THE ENGINE AND DIGGIN TAT THE BOTTOM SO WE WILL KNEW WHAT HAPPEN AND THE THE PICTURES WILL TELL
Complaint 11015685 · Aug 16, 2017 · 21,000 miles

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