2016 Honda SXS1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 5, 2020 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SXS1000 years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda SXS1000. That ranks 2nd out of 2 SXS1000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 346 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2016 Honda SXS1000 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~346 mi
Engine1 · ~592 mi
Power Train1
Structure1 · ~60 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%346——
Engine125%592——
Power Train125%———
Structure125%60——
Vehicle Speed Control125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2016: 1201612019: 2201922020: 120201

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Honda SXS1000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Honda SXS1000.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA PIONEER 1000 EPS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO FIRE REPORT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE BINGHAMTON…

Electrical System · received Jun 5, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11327422

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 HONDA SXS1000 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, BUT DID NOT MAKE IT IN TIME TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CONTACT…

Electrical System · received Dec 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11288137

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pioneer 1000-5 deluxe motorcycle (na). When the motorcycle was driven up a hill, the throttle failed and caused the motorcycle to independently accelerate. The contact lost control of the motorcycle and it flipped over, ejected the contact, and landed on top of the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 4, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11266147

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda pioneer 100-5 deluxe (na) motorcycle. The contact stated that the cab had excessive heat that came from the seat and dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was recommended that a heat shield be placed on the seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Structure · received Sep 6, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10903743

Other Honda SXS1000 years

2020 SXS1000 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2020 SXS100050
201640

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda SXS1000?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda SXS1000?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Honda SXS1000 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SXS1000 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.