CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Honda GL1800 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (5 reports).
2006 Honda GL1800 recalls
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain Honda GL1800 motorcycles from 2006 to 2009 and 2012 have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles have an air bag inflator that may rupture if the air bag deploys in a crash.
Rear Brake May Drag and Cause Crash or Fire
The rear brake on certain Honda GL1800 motorcycles may continue to drag after the brake is released.
Most common 2006 Honda GL1800 problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Honda/Garmin has not provided updates to the integrated navigation system since 2014. As a result, on numerous occasions, the navigation system has given the wrong information to the rider. My motorcycle is a 2006, but I know this problem exists through at least the 2009 model year. Contacted Garmin for updated navigation data. They said there will be none because Honda would not pay Garmin to create updated navigation data for the GPS. The navigation system is now unsafe because can give wrong directions. There are hundreds of Goldwings with built-in GPS that are unsafe. Honda should be required updates or reimburse owners for their purchase of an external GPS.
A Shinko SE890 size 180-60-16 prematurely started coming apart at 3850 miles. My wife and I were riding 2 up on a Honda Goldwing. Pressure of the tire was checked the day we went for this 480 mile ride. The temperature was 90 degrees and the road was very good. When we neared the end of the ride, the motorcycle started shaking violently. I kept control, and the others who were riding with me helped me figure out what just happened. The tire was coming apart and there was a big bulge on the left side. The tire was not over any rough road. Granted it was hot, and we had 390 lbs on the bike, which is not overloaded. The pressure was at 44 lbs, which was probaly due to the heat. Chapparal tir
BRAKE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED IN MAY. A COMPLETE BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT AND BLEED DON. A BRAKE SHUDDER PROBLEM HAS BEEN EVIDENT SINCE PURCHASE NEW AND AN ABNORMAL NUMBER OF TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BLISTERING OF THE TREAD AND IN ONE CASE THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE LONG CONTENDED THIS IS DUE TO A BRAKING ENGINEERING PROBLEM. ROAD BIKE 400 MILES AFTER RECALL SERVICE AND RETURNED TO DEALER. HE THEN STATED THAT MY REAR BRAKES PADS WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND THE REAR ROTOR MARRED. THE BRAKE PADS HAD LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. AFTER REPLACING THE ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THE CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND HONDA IN TORRANCE HAD BEEN CONTACTED , THEY ASKED THAT THE
I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN A NORMAL NOT A PANIC SITUATION. THE BRAKES APPARENTLY LOCKED UP AND LEFT A 22' SKID MARK ON THE BLACK TOP ROAD. WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS WERE PERFECT AND I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED GOLDWING RIDER HAVING RIDDEN APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MILES. I WAS RIDING WITH MY WIFE ON BOARD AND PULLING MY ESCAPADE TRAILER AS I HAVE DONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES FOR 20 YEARS. MY WIFE AND I WERE EJECTED FROM THE BIKE AND SUSTAINED NON LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. WE WERE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL IN FAYETTEVILLE AR AND WERE TREATED AND RELEASED WITH ROAD RASH AND I HAVE CRACKED RIBS AND A BROKEN FINGER. OUR FULL FACE HELMETS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR AND LUCK SAVED US FROM MORE
FRONT END WOBBLES AT A LOW SPEED AN AT HIGH SPEEDS, MAKES THE MOTORCYCLE VERY UNSAFE. *TR
2006 Honda GL1800 questions
Does the 2006 Honda GL1800 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Honda GL1800: Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments; Rear Brake May Drag and Cause Crash or Fire; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda GL1800?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (5), Power Train (5), Suspension (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Honda GL1800 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.