The 2015 Honda Gl1800 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 146,179 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS18V0450002018-01-09960 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
3
SERVICE BRAKES
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The speedometer is faded and the lense is cloudy and the driver is unable to see the speed of the vehicle during the day at all.”
“The contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact depressed the hand brake lever on the handlebar and the rear brake foot pedal to slow for traffic. The contact stated that the rear wheel locked up and caused the motorcycle to…”
“To whom it concerns, I am inquiring if nhtsa has had any complaints about honda gl1800 motorcycles having the wobble in their steering handlebars? I see hundreds of complaints of this steering defect on the internet and I had experienced first hand with my 2015 gl1800. I contacted honda about this…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 goldwing. The contact stated that the tire gauge indicated that the tire pressure was low. The contact stated that the handle bar shimmied and moved uncontrollably while making turns at a low rate of speed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The…”
“The front forks, wheel, and handlebars shake badly and constantly while traveling between 32 and 42 miles per hour, on any road surface. A quick look on the internet shows that this is a very common problem with this motorcycle. The honda dealer told me that this shaking was due to "flat spots" on…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800 goldwing f6b motorcycle. While driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to brake, the rear brake pedal traveled all the way down. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that the failure occurred ever since…”
“When declaration from 40mph to 30 mph the front end (handle bars) wobble bad. The bike only has 2550 miles on it.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda gl1800. While accelerating from a stop, the rear brakes of the vehicle seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear master brake cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Honda Gl1800 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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