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2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 1, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 1, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, most frequently naming the engine, fuel system and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine228.6%
  • Fuel system228.6%
  • Brakes114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Powertrain (other)114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V662000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Sep 1, 2022
1,561 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
The risk: An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number KN8View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 1, 2023

The fuel guage hits empty after only 3 gallons with a 5gal tank, did not do this when I first bought it, started after about 1200 miles on a long road trip. The TFT resets on its own, mileage for a tank will read for instance 22mi. when it should be 140-ish. It has reset while riding and on occasion between turning off ignition and restarting. At what point does this affect the automatic trans mission? The DCT is shifting up into 6th before 30mph creating a bog down situation. The resets also happen while operating on the road, just not when stopped.

NHTSA ID
11524857
Incident
Mar 26, 2023
Engine
Filed May 31, 2023

This concerns a Honda motorcycle with a Dual Clutch Transmission (aka, automatic). This motorcycle has had an NHTSA recall for my specific issue (see below [22V-622 JPH added 01Jun2023]) and has had the recall performed. The issue prompting the recall is still happening to me and others who have had the recall performed. The engine sometimes stalls when given gas after idling (for me, it has always been idling for at least 30 seconds). When it happens, it happens the instant that I turn the throttle (the motorcycle doesn't even move). The hotter the ambient temperature, the more likely it is to happen. This issue has happened 6 times in the last 700 miles. It has only happened to me when it was 84 degrees or hotter. During the 700 mile period, it went about 315 miles without doing it, but eventually did it the heat of the afternoon. It did it twice today in about 80 miles. It's dangerous to be sitting at a stop light with cars/trucks behind me and not accelerate immediately when the light turns green (or worse, with drivers barreling toward me, seeing a green light and not slowing because they expect me to immediately get out of their way). Stalling is especially dangerous on streets/roads with high speed limits. I haven't taken my motorcycle to the Honda dealership where it was purchased yet (I'm the second owner but still covered by the Honda warranty). They informed me that they are not staffed to spend a lot of time trying to reproduce the issue. Nevertheless, I will drop it off with them soon since I don't have another option. Honda dealer techs inspected the vehicle when they performed the initial recall but say they need to inspect it again. I receive no warnings before it happens.

NHTSA ID
11524717
Incident
May 31, 2023
Electrical
Filed Mar 20, 2023

The TFT Touchscreen has failed multiple time. Sometimes it blackouts so I cannot see what speed I am going or my tachometer. Recently it stopped responding to my touch input. This is an issue worldwide with any Honda Africa Twin 202X - to present. If it has a TFT screen they have this issue. There are forums upon forums about this exact issue, we are all waiting patiently for Honda to announce a recall. I am out of warranty so it would cost me upwards of 3K USD to fix this issue which is 100% a manufacturer defect from factory.

NHTSA ID
11512722
Incident
Mar 19, 2023
EngineFuel system
Filed Oct 18, 2022

While overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 MPH on a 2-lane highway, I accelerated to overtake the vehicle. Just before pulling in front of the truck I experienced a total loss of propulsion. I thought I had a broken chain. I quickly looked and discovered the chain was intact. I could rev the engine, but it would not go in gear. This is a Dual-Clutch transmission model. Unable now to overtake the truck and with traffic oncoming, I retreated to the shoulder on the far side of the road. The engine remained at a fast idle, but unable to get it in gear, I shutoff the engine. When I restarted the computer, I could not start the engine because now it was stuck in 3rd gear. After multiple attempts I was able to get the back to downshift to 3, 2, 1, then N by simultaneously rolling the bike back and forth while pressing the downshift button. I was able to ride the motorcycle home approx 165 miles without further fault but this could've ended badly.

NHTSA ID
11489864
Incident
Oct 18, 2022

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CRF1100 #1 Nov23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - American Honda has determined that the Multi-Information Display (MID) Touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year CRF1100 Africa Twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.

CRF1100 #1 0923

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Service Bulletin - American Honda has determined that the Multi-Information Display (MID) Touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year CRF1100 Africa Twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021Viewing410—
2020110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.