This page covers 5 recalls and 24 owner complaints for the 2010 Honda Gl1800.
Brake complaints dominate what owners report for the 2010 Honda GL1800 Goldwing. The most common pattern involves the rear brake system failing to engage when the pedal is depressed, with multiple owners pointing to rear master cylinder failure as the diagnosed cause, and several noting the problem recurred even after the master cylinder was replaced. A smaller group of owners reports powertrain concerns, chiefly the transmission slipping or failing to hold in fifth gear, sometimes requiring full replacement. Steering complaints are fewer but include handlebar vibration at highway speeds, often tied to tire behavior, and an engine stumble during warm-up that owners say becomes noticeable at low speeds during turns. The rear brake engagement failure is the clearest recurring theme, with the master cylinder appearing repeatedly across those reports.
24
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing has 5 recalls, the most serious being two distinct hazards: an airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the rider, and a rear brake that can drag after release and generate enough heat to catch fire.
The airbag inflator issue stems from propellant degradation over time and covers multiple filings, some of which are limited to motorcycles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories including Hawaii, Florida, Texas, and several others. The consequence in all cases is the same: the inflator can explode rather than deploy normally, throwing sharp metal pieces at the rider. The rear brake concern is similarly covered across multiple filings: the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder can cause the rear brake to remain partially applied even after the rider releases the lever, which raises crash risk on its own and can build enough heat during a ride to start a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag module at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front air bag inflators may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag inflator may rupture during a crash when deployed. Propellant inside can degrade after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes, weakening the inflator.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge. Contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 for recall KA8.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brakes may continue to drag even after you release the brake pedal, affecting stopping performance and control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the secondary and rear brake master cylinders and flush the brake fluid at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary master cylinder in the combined braking system may cause the rear brake to drag under certain conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
