2002 Honda VFR800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Honda VFR800, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Honda VFR800
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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Electrical system: wiring
On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn signals, instrument panel, and various relays to the main wiring harness via an 18-pin connector. Under certain conditions, the ground wire terminals inside the connector can…
Remedy: Dealers will install a re-designed sub-harness. If damage is found, the main wiring harness will also be replaced free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on september 26, 2007. Owners were re-notified on…
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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.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Honda VFR800 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,011 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda vfr800. The contact mailed in a warranty card notifying the honda manufacturer that he now owns the motorcycle. The warranty information was entered into honda's syste”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2008 · Unknown or other
“I own a 2002 honda vfr 800 motorcycle that has incurred electrical problems that 2 dealers were unable to repair. The electrical problems occurred while i was driving on the highway at highway speeds,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2007 · Electrical system
Compare Honda VFR800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda VFR800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Honda VFR800 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Honda VFR800 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 Honda VFR800 | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 Honda VFR800 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 Honda VFR800 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 Honda VFR800 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2002 Honda VFR800
How do I know if my 2002 Honda VFR800 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Honda VFR800; 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 05V010000).
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.
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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.