2003 Honda ST1300A Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 Honda ST1300A, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 Honda ST1300A
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain motorcycles, the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector that is incorrectly assembled. Some electrical circuits may overheat and short, including the fuel pump.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ground distribution connector for overheating damage. If any damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced. If no damage is found, the connectors will be assembled properly. The recall…
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain motorcycles, the routing of some wire harnesses may allow a connector to contact and chafe against the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector position and check for damage. If any damage is found, dealers will replace the necessary parts. If no damage is found, dealers will reposition the connector, and make…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Honda ST1300A have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,320 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front tire on my motorcycle, a dunlop roadsmart size 120/70zr-18, suffered a catastrophic failure while traveling on the freeway. Visual evidence suggests the belt separated under the tread, then”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2010 · Tires
“I had the front dunlop roadsmart tire of my motor cycle develop a large blister after a ride of approx. 60 miles.(total tire mileage is 13,800m) the blister size is 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 0.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2010 · Tires
Compare Honda ST1300A model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda ST1300A model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Honda ST1300A | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 Honda ST1300A | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 Honda ST1300A | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 Honda ST1300A | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Honda ST1300A | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Honda ST1300A | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Honda ST1300A | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Honda ST1300A
How do I know if my 2003 Honda ST1300A has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 Honda ST1300A; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V549000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
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- HR-V1,853 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.