Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/rightRecall 25V-583 · 2020–2025 Honda CRF1100
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 25V-583 covers 7,492 2020–2025 Honda CRF1100 for a electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V583000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 20, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 12, 2025.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.