2020 Honda CRF1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2025 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CRF1100 years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Honda CRF1100 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2020 Honda CRF1100 recalls (2)

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Electrical system:motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/rightSep 5, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V583000 · 7,492 vehicles

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."

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.

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.

Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemNov 21, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V882000 · 4,205 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Honda CRF1100 years

2021 CRF1100 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 CRF110043
2024 CRF110002
2022 CRF110062
2021 CRF110052
202002

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda CRF1100?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda CRF1100?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Honda CRF1100 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF1100 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.