Campaign 22V-449

Ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V449000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-449
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Honda	GL1800	2020 to 2022	2

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

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25V-358 May 29, 2025
Crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire
25V-195 Mar 27, 2025
Oil pump driven gear may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power
24V-820 Oct 31, 2024
Primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel
23V-751 Nov 13, 2023
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine