2020 Honda SXS1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 5, 2023 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SXS1000 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda SXS1000. That is the most of any SXS1000 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 100 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. 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 2020 Honda SXS1000 problems

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

Power Train1 · ~100 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~800 mi
Seats1 · ~100 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~169 mi
Steering1 · ~990 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~169 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train120%100——
Seat Belts120%800——
Seats120%100——
Service Brakes120%169——
Steering120%990——
Vehicle Speed Control120%169——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 3 complaints
2021: 3202132023: 220232

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Honda SXS1000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 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.

The contact owns a 2020 Honda SXS 1000. The contact stated that while accelerating at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated, the contact then stated that he depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact…

Service Brakes · received Jun 5, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11525437

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Motorcycle Talon 1000X. The contact stated that while driving at a speed unknown, when it was placed into low gear and drive it would disengage from low gear causing the side-by-side to flip downhill. The contact hit another motorist and came to a stop. The contact…

Power Train · received May 23, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11523429

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Motorcycle Pioneer SXS1000. The contact stated while driving 4 MPH, the steering wheel was spinning in circles. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure…

Steering · received Aug 26, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11430609

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Motorcycle SXS1000 (PIONEER 1000). The contact stated that while crossing a creek at 5 MPH, he hit a hole which caused the motorcycle to roll over into the creek. Upon landing in the water, the contact attempted to exit the motorcycle but the seatbelt would not detach…

Seat Belts · received May 20, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11417925

****NOTE - THIS IS AN ATV, NOT A HIGHWAY VEHICLE.**** TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA MOTORCYCLE PIONEER 1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STATED THAT THE SEATS WERE OVERHEATING TO THE POINT OF CAUSING BURNS TO THE SKIN. XTREME POWERSPORTS (1019 US-301, TAMPA, FL 33619, [redacted]) WAS…

Seats · received May 6, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11415435

Other Honda SXS1000 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
202050
2016 SXS100040

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda SXS1000?

Owners most often report power train, seat belts, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda SXS1000?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.