2013 Honda GL1800B Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GL1800B years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda GL1800B. That is the most of any GL1800B model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Honda GL1800B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Honda GL1800B recalls (1)
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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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tpms system failure light keeps going off and on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda gl1800b. The contact stated that the remedy for nhtsa campaign number: 15v700000 (service brakes) was performed on 3/8/2016. After the remedy was installed, the rear brakes performed abnormally. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure. When…
Other Honda GL1800B years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 GL1800B | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 GL1800B | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda GL1800B?
Owners most often report service brakes, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda GL1800B?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Honda GL1800B a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GL1800B model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.