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NHTSA Recall 22V449000: Software (engine and engine cooling)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,740 vehicles. It affects 2020–2022 Honda GL1800.

1,740
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (July 28)
NHTSA campaign22V449000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedJune 23, 2022
Owner notificationJuly 28, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V449000

Make and modelModel years
Honda GL18002020, 2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.