The 2005 Honda Gl1800 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 271,219 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15V7000002015-10-23145,219 affected
Defect
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC11V5670002011-12-01126,000 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
STEERING
6
ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
STRUCTURE
2
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
2
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
Total complaints25
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I have a 2005 golwing gl1800. The heating gauge marks to the red line (hot) when climbing roads. When I stop the motorcycle and turned off, I don't hear the noice of boiling water and I don't feel it too hot. In approximately two minutes of turned off, I start the motor again and the gauge mark…”
“The front end shakes when the motorcycle is at speeds between 35 mph and 45 mph. I feel that honda should correct this issue at no cost to the consumer, (owner).”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact stated that the rear brakes were dragging intermittently. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under: nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v472000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 11v567000 (service brakes,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda gl1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and lunge. A dealer was called and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed but also stated that the failure could have been contributed to the transmission. The…”
“I own a 2005 honda gl1800. While driving 25 mph or what its refer to "parade" riding, the vehicle begins to overheat and the temperature gauge increases into the hot zone. The vehicle continues to operate. When running at idles speed with bike parked, it returns to its normal temperature. I have…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda gold wing motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle comes equipped with a california flight conversion cobra tric. He stated that the tric brake caliper, which was bolted to the suspension unit, shattered and detached from the brake line. The vehicle was…”
“I ride a 2005 gl1800 that I purchased new in november of 2004. I had a meeting in town to attend and the weather being reasonable nice and the roads dry, I decided to ride. I got to the parking lot and shut everything down with the sidestand firmly in place. When I stood up on the pegs to dismount…”
“I ride a 2005 gl1800 that I purchased new in november of 2004. I had a meeting in town to attend and the weather being reasonable nice and the roads dry, I decided to ride. I got to the parking lot and shut everything down with the sidestand firmly in place. When I stood up on the pegs to dismount…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ12001 Opened 2012-05-14 · closed 2013-05-13
Southern Honda Powersports
NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 12-001 to determine whether Southern Honda Powersports (Southern Honda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act…
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