2005 Honda VTX1300 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Honda VTX1300, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“In august 2012 purchased from original owner the motorcycle in question. Driving home the bike stalled on a major highway (lucky for me without injury). On september 11, 2012 the bike stalled once again on the road and upon visual inspection I noticed gas was leaking from the fuel valve and carburetor area. I had the bike towed and it is presently in the shop for repairs. I noticed Honda had a recall for this same problem on 2007 and 2008 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10476519, filed 2012-09, 1,536 miles“While traveling down the freeway at approximately 70mph the motorcycle shut off randomly. I had just put fresh gasoline in the motorcycle. This had never happened before. I restarted the motorcycle without issue and proceeded down the freeway. Once I reached 70mph the motorcycle again shut off. I pulled over to the side and checked out my motorcycle. At this point I could smell gasoline. The petcock valve is leaky and based off of internet research this is an ongoing issue for Honda vtx owners. There are recalls for other Honda vtx's (2007, 2008) but not 2005. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671569, filed 2015-01, 14,000 miles“2005 Honda vtx 1300r 1 = normal operation 2 = fuel valve leak. Same as described in - NHTSA campaign id number: 08v141000 for 2007 Honda vtx 1300r 3 = diaphragm replacement required. The resulting condition and fire hazard on this 2005 is the same as the recalled year of 2007 as well and should also be recalled. This is not an automobile and as such offers no protection from fire. The fuel leaks directly on the riders left leg. Surly this should not be overlooked by the manufacturer as a less important issue than the 2007-2008 models.”
NHTSA complaint #10272418, filed 2009-05, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Honda VTX1300 motorcycle. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the diaphragm of the head cap. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the head cock needed to be replaced. There was a recall for the 2007 model for the exact same failure but not for the 2005 model (NHTSA campaign id number: 08v141000-fuel system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 7,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10407079, filed 2011-06, 7,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Honda VTX1300
32 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda VTX1300
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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