2013 Honda VFR1200F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2024 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VFR1200F years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2013 Honda VFR1200F so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Honda VFR1200F
Honda VFR 1200 F, Bj.2010, Farbvariante: Candy Prominence Red. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Witold Grzesiek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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2013 Honda VFR1200F recalls (2)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V864000 · 40,481 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.

Power train:driveline:universal jointDec 7, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V821000 · 1,825 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.

Risk: If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.

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 VFR1200F years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201302
2012 VFR1200F22
2010 VFR1200F122

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda VFR1200F?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda VFR1200F?

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

Was the 2013 Honda VFR1200F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VFR1200F model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.