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2013 Honda GL1800A Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
27%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Honda GL1800A, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Bike exhibits a low speed stumble under acceleration when the engine is 1) started cold and not up to full operating temperature and 2) started warm after sitting for 30 minutes. The low speed stumble under acceleration is a hazard because it can cause loss of stability at slow speeds and can cause lack of acceleration when turning onto a main highway. This is a known issue in the 2012 and up models that Honda will not recognize as a warrantable defect and offers no solution for repair under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10632569, filed 2014-09, 1,247 miles

“2013 Honda goldwing navi package throttle response stumbles when the engine is cold. After a cold engine start, regardless of outside temperature, starting in a low gear (1st or 2nd is normal), upon throttle roll-in, the engine will not respond enough to keep forward momentum. You have to slip the clutch and keep the RPM's up to keep the motorcycle moving without hesitation. I feel this is a major safety concern. Once the engine achieves operating temperature, the hesitation/stumble is resolved. This needs to be fixed by the manufacturer - Honda. Asap.”

NHTSA complaint #10546436, filed 2013-10, 500 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013327%

Other parts of the 2013 Honda GL1800A

Engine
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda GL1800A

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.

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