2013 Honda GL1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1800 years
- Not enough data 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda GL1800. That ranks 12th out of 22 GL1800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 150 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Honda GL1800 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 44% | 150 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 33% | 200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 10,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 4,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Honda GL1800 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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 and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inconsistent Throttle Control (PE15014) — opened Apr 20, 2015, closed Nov 13, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2013 gl 1800 anti dive device failure causing bumps while riding.
My bike was brought into my local honda dealership in november 2015 for rear brake recall service. My bike was operating fine prior to the recall work being done. In july 1, 2016 after not ridden my bike during the winter months my rear brake locked up on me as i was on the highway - i was almost…
After starting engine, 1st gear engagement, release clutch and feed throttle. Motorcycle will stall when in motion between 1-10 mph forcing you to engage clutch lever and then twist throttle to try and get engine to rev back up. Hopefully this will happen and you will not fall over due to lack of…
The engine stutters and stalls at low speeds resulting in an inability to maintain forward momentum, causing a failure to maintain an upright position without emergency action to disable drive train, such as quickly disengaging clutch in order to allow a smooth coast until control of the vehicle…
Riding while the engine is warming up, the engine goes into a stall requiring the rider to pull the clutch. If in the middle of a turn the bike will crash. This problem persists still today. Honda denies there is a problem but many owners are complaining. *tr
Other Honda GL1800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GL1800 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 GL1800 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 GL1800 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 GL1800 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 GL1800 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 GL1800 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 GL1800 | 34 | 2 |
| 2016 GL1800 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 GL1800 | 8 | 2 |
| 2014 GL1800 | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 GL1800 | 31 | 4 |
| 2010 GL1800 | 24 | 4 |
| 2009 GL1800 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 GL1800 | 47 | 4 |
| 2007 GL1800 | 20 | 4 |
| 2006 GL1800 | 22 | 5 |
| 2005 GL1800 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 GL1800 | 10 | 4 |
| 2003 GL1800 | 101 | 6 |
| 2002 GL1800 | 182 | 6 |
| 2001 GL1800 | 84 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda GL1800?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda GL1800?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Honda GL1800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1800 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.