2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda VT750.
2
recalls
2
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.
2011 Honda VT750 recalls
Electrical system: wiring
NHTSA campaign 15V874000 · reported December 23, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 22,142 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.
The risk
Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 11V310000 · reported June 3, 2011 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 3,020 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 vt750 motorcycles produced from june 25, 2009, to march 28, 2011. The bank angle sensor may be incorrectly manufactured creating the possibility of an erroneous reading which could cause the engine to stall.
The risk
An engine stall, while the motorcycle is being operated, may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will replace the affected bank angle sensors. The safety recall began on june 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Engine1
Steering1
Visibility/wiper1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 3, 2017 · Engine · 11,800 miles · crash reported
ON DEC 24 2016 A VEHICLE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS WAS FOLLOWING TO CLOSE TO ME. MOTORCYCLE WINDSHIELD WAS GLOWING A SLIGHTLY BLUE COLOR MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ME OFF CAUSING ME TO CRASH DUE TO VISIBILITY THRU THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS DRIVING SLOWER DUE TO AN ENGINE VIIBRATION HONDA…
Jul 22, 2011 · Steering · 240 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA SHADOW PHANTOM VT750 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DIAGNOSED THREE TIMES WHICH LOCATED THE…
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Honda VT750, the most recent reported on December 23, 2015 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda VT750?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (1 complaints), followed by steering (1).
How many 2011 Honda VT750 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 2 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 3, 2017.