2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
1fires1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints13

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Motorcycle honda rc51 2002 motorcycle battery leaks corrosive fluid which is channeled onto the swingarm of the vehicle causing damage to the swingarm which is a vital structural element of the bike. I contacted the manufacturer for resolution of the matter, however, honda felt that this was…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2007-06-14

“Have 2002 honda motorcycle st1100, 10,000 miles, retaining bolt on right front caliper broke, almost killed self. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2004-06-05

“Motorcycle's model number xr650l frame developed a crack. Dealer replaced the frame. However, rear tires wobbled when driving. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2004-05-03

“I have a 2002 honda shadow vlx motorcycle. I started it, was sitting on it, it had been running for quite some time and motor was hot and pipes were hot -- gasoline starting gushing down into the v-engine below the seat. Under right circumstances could have ignited/blown. The gas on/off switch…”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING · reported 2004-03-04

“2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. The fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. Approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running "rough" or "bogged down" with reduced power.*ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2003-10-15

“2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. The fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. Approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running "rough" or "bogged down" with reduced power.*ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2003-10-15

“2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. The fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. Approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running "rough" or "bogged down" with reduced power.*ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2003-10-15

“2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. The fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. Approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running "rough" or "bogged down" with reduced power.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2003-10-15
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.