Engine: hard parts internal/mechanicalRecall 24V-820 · 2018–2021 Honda GL1800

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 24V-820 covers 18,196 2018–2021 Honda GL1800 for a engine: hard parts internal/mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.

67%
Vehicles repaired12,219 of 18,196 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected18,1961 model
ReportedOct 31, 2024Owners notified Dec 30, 2024
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 24V820000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.

The risk

An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.

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

67%repaired

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

0%50%100%2024 Q42026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall