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Honda GL1800AModel year report

2013 Honda GL1800A Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,247miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Honda GL1800A (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda GL1800A. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and brakes (1). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,247 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “I bought a brand new 2013 gl1800 in june 2014, I don't drive too much, so far just 500 miles. But I found the engine oil on the floor at dec 11 2014, and I took some pictures from the bottom of the engine, it was wet. I took my bike to dealer immediately and they never met this situation before and told me the goldwing engine never leaks, just the oil filter loose after inspection. But I still doubt it because the filter is not wet, and is located on the left side, but the leak and wet is in the center of the engine, how does the oil go from this side to another side? …”

NHTSA complaint #10691893, filed 2015-03, 200 miles

Fuel system: “Motorcycle has a hesitation at throttle tip in, from a cold start, during an engine warm-up, at ambient temperatures of 50*f to 90*f. This engine hesitation can result in an engine stall. An engine stall on a motorcycle, particularly if the motorcycle is engaged in a low speed turn; as a motorcycle is likely to be engaged in after a cold start, will result in a crash. This is a known problem to Honda motor company. This problem exists on most 2012 and 2013 Honda goldwing motorcycles. My motorcycle does this. I consider it a serious safety defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10523017, filed 2013-07, 400 miles

Brakes: “Rear brake dragging. Rear disks heating up. Dragging brake LED to tip over at slow speed. There is a recall on earlier year Honda goldwings. This model 2013 is not included in the previous recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #10746031, filed 2015-08, 1,712 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2018 Honda goldwing 1800d (na). While operating the motorcycle and using the GPS, the voice guidance audio would stop working, forcing the rider to look down to read the navigation screen. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the failure was due to a software issue; however, no solution was currently available. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 2.”

NHTSA complaint #11093332, filed 2018-05, 2 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 400 and 12,000 miles.

73%0–1027%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,247 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013320142015320172018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda GL1800A in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Honda GL1800A

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013111,2470———Not enough data
20031632,0004———Stable
2002847,4004———Not enough data
20011445,6502———Not enough data

All Honda GL1800A model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Honda GL1800A have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda GL1800A as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Honda GL1800A is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2013 Honda GL1800A been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Honda GL1800A reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,247 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 12,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.