2002 Honda VTX1800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 Honda VTX1800, and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2002 Honda VTX1800
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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Frame and members (structure)
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 vtx1800 motorcycles manufactured between august 14 and october 4, 2001. The swingarm may not have been properly welded.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld and, if necessary, replace the swingarm free of charge. The safety recall began on september 25, 2009. Owners may contact honda motorcycle customer service at…
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
On certain motorcycles, the washer for the side stand spring bolt does not have sufficient harness and could deform, which could cause the bolt to flex and eventually break during side stand operation.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved washer and a new spring bolt and nut. The recall began on november 30, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
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Manual transmission (power train)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A transmission circlip was not seated correctly and could allow gears to lock.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the transmission on these motorcycles. All owners were contacted by telephone and all vehicles have been repaired. This campaign is 100% completed.
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Honda VTX1800 have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 20,529 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Bearing failure in the final driven flange assembly,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2018 · Wheels
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda vtx1800. While driving between 30-40 MPH, the motorcycle began to wobble when one of the handles was released. The vehicle had new tires and brakes due to other neces”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2017 · Steering
Compare Honda VTX1800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda VTX1800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Honda VTX1800 | 3 | 63 |
| 2003 Honda VTX1800 | 0 | 53 |
| 2004 Honda VTX1800 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 Honda VTX1800 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Honda VTX1800 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Honda VTX1800 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2002 Honda VTX1800
How do I know if my 2002 Honda VTX1800 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 2002 Honda VTX1800; 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 01V134000).
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.