Does the 2021 Honda CRF1100 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Honda CRF1100, the most recent reported on September 5, 2025 (Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CRF1100?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (2).

How many 2021 Honda CRF1100 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Honda CRF1100 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Honda CRF1100.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Honda CRF1100 recalls

Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right

NHTSA campaign 25V583000 · reported September 5, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 7,492 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 20, 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.

Electrical system: software · Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA campaign 24V882000 · reported November 21, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 4,205 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system3
Engine2
Power train2
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 23, 2024 · Power train
The motorcycle broke spontaneous two bolts that support the bracket that have the gearshift pedal, a step (to rest the foot) and the side stand. This on the left side of the motorcycle. The motorcycle can't be rode because a safety switch is in the stand.

Sep 8, 2023 · Electrical system
TFT failed 9/8/23 to respond to touch input. Can only be operated by bar controls. Terribly distracting. Other owners report similar failures. Screen is manufactured by Garmin for Honda.

Jul 14, 2022 · Electrical system
Have experienced myself that this motorcycle, which utilizes a DCT clutchless system for gear changes, is prone to stalls when taking off from a stop at low throttle inputs. A benefit of the DCT system is it's purported not to stall. This is very different than the fuel tank / filter issue which resulted in a recall…

Jul 14, 2022 · Engine
My Honda africa twin DCT stalls at low speed. It happened twice. When I about to move forward from the stop sign, the bike stalls itself. It is very dangerous for a motorcycle.

May 26, 2022 · Engine · crash reported
Random engine stalls and engine dying under acceleration. Most often happens when leaving from a stop at intersections. The engine either immediately dying out before any forward movement or dying out a second later leaving me in a hazardous position in the middle of the intersection. I bought the bike new June 22…

CRF1100 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2020	2	0	0
2021	2	5	1
2022	2	6	1
2024	2	0	0

All Honda CRF1100 years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Honda CRF1100 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Honda CRF1100, the most recent reported on September 5, 2025 (Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CRF1100?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (2).
How many 2021 Honda CRF1100 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 23, 2024.