Does the 2008 Honda VT750 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Honda VT750, the most recent reported on March 26, 2008 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda VT750?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2).

How many 2008 Honda VT750 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Honda VT750 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Honda VT750.

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.

2008 Honda VT750 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

NHTSA campaign 08V141000 · reported March 26, 2008 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 38,934 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda is recalling 38,934 my 2006-2007 vt600 and my 2007-2008 vt750 and vtx1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.
The risk: In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Most reported problems

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

Fuel system, gasoline5
Fuel/propulsion system2
Electrical system1

What owners report

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

Nov 24, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 1,700 miles
2008 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT AFTER PURCHASING THE BIKE FROM A A HONDA DEALERSHIP AS NEW, I KEPT NOTICING A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE.BUT I WAS NEVER ABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE, I SUSPECTED THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY MOTORCYCLE BUT COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING SO I MADE SURE THAT THE PETCOCK VALVE WAS IN THE OFF…

Nov 21, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 1,700 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 SHADOW MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $600 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,700.

Jul 15, 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline
2008 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT VT750. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL VALVE DIAPHRAGM RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER STATED A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE BIKE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY, HE NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE. AFTER LOOKING OVER THE BIKE, HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE SCENT. THE FUEL VALVE WAS…

Mar 15, 2010 · Fuel system, gasoline · 1,180 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON HIS GARAGE FLOOR WHICH HAD LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VALVE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WAS LEAKING AND REPLACED IT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT NHTSA RECALL #08V141000 FUEL…

Jul 15, 2009 · Electrical system · 750 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VT750 MOTORCYCLE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN STARTED. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE FAILURES OCCURRED EVERY TIME SHE USED THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT DID NOT…

VT750 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2005	0	3	0
2006	0	3	0
2007	2	11	1
2008	1	8	0
2009	0	5	0
2010	2	0	0
2011	2	2	1

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Questions

Does the 2008 Honda VT750 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Honda VT750, the most recent reported on March 26, 2008 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda VT750?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2).
How many 2008 Honda VT750 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 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 November 24, 2016.