Engine control module (ecu/ecm): softwareRecall 22V-449 · 2020–2022 Honda GL1800

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 22V-449 covers 1,740 2020–2022 Honda GL1800 for a engine control module (ecu/ecm): software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.

70%
Vehicles repaired1,226 of 1,740 · 2024 Q2
Vehicles affected1,7401 model
ReportedJun 23, 2022Owners notified Jul 28, 2022
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V449000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

70%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q32024 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall