Does the 2001 Honda GL1800 have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, structure, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2001 Honda GL1800 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Honda GL1800?

84 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2001 Honda GL1800 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Honda GL1800. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Honda been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2001 Honda GL1800 recalls, newest first

October 23, 2015NHTSA 15V700000145,219 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Consequence: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 12, 2011NHTSA 11E0540007,446 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Kuryakyn is recalling certain aftermarket passenger floorboard mounts, part number 607005, sold and installed for use on 2001-2012 Honda gl 1800 (goldwing) motorcycles. This mount was sold on kuryakyn 'transformer' passenger floorboard sets, part number 7005 from September 15, 2008, to present. The floorboard mount may crack and break free from the mounting bolts that secure the mount to the motorcycle.
Consequence: The passenger floorboard may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or a crash.
Remedy: Kuryakyn will notify owners and provide replacement mount kits free of charge. The safety recall began on January 13, 2012. Owners may contact kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 2011NHTSA 11V567000126,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 GL1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
Consequence: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 31, 2005NHTSA 05V02700034,919 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.
Consequence: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. On 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. The recall began on February 9, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 9, 2001NHTSA 01V1620006,662 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed engine stop switch. The engine stop switch is sensitive to accidental contact or strong jolting, such as hitting a pothole or riding over railroad tracks,which could cause the engine to cut out momentarily or even shut off.
Consequence: Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a contact plate, e-clip, and 2 contact plate springs. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-310-532-9811.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 23, 2001NHTSA 01V1330008,107 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed pulse rotor. The crankshaft pulse rotor, a device used for ignition timing, could fail and cause the engine to stall.
Consequence: This sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned pulse rotor. Owner notification began April 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2001 Honda GL1800 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system33
Tires13
Service brakes7
Engine and engine cooling6
Engine and engine cooling › Engine4

Other Honda GL1800 years

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Questions

Does the 2001 Honda GL1800 have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, structure, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Honda GL1800 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Honda GL1800?: 84 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.