2025 Honda Crf1100 Recall Information and Defects

Defect #1: Fuel Injection System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #2: Fuel Injection System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #3: Fuel Injection System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #4: Fuel Injection System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #5: Fuel Injection System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #6: Fuel Injection System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #7: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #8: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #9: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #10: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #11: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #12: Software Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KR1)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated.

Consequence

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1

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 nhtsa. Gov

Defect #13: Oil/lubrication Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS2)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and CRF1100 motorcycles. The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.

Consequence

Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS2

Notes

Defect #14: Motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/right Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS8)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA. Gov beginning September 12, 2025

Notes

Defect #15: Motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/right Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS8)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA. Gov beginning September 12, 2025

Notes

Defect #16: Motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/right Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS8)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA. Gov beginning September 12, 2025

Notes

Defect #17: Motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/right Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS8)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA. Gov beginning September 12, 2025

Notes

Defect #18: Motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/right Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS8)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA. Gov beginning September 12, 2025

Notes

Defect #19: Motorcycle Handlebar Switch Pod Left/right Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS8)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA. Gov beginning September 12, 2025

Notes

Defect #20: Oil/lubrication Malfunction (MFR Campaign: KS2)

Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and CRF1100 motorcycles. The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.

Consequence

Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS2

Notes