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2012 Honda VFR1200F

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
2
Latest Aug 16, 2017
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.
2
Latest Nov 15, 2024
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.
0
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Honda VFR1200F, most frequently naming the engine and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 6 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

  • Engine150.0%
  • Powertrain (other)150.0%

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

2 campaigns 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
24V864000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Nov 15, 2024
40,481 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number KR2, KR3, KR4, KR5View on NHTSA.gov
15V821000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

Dec 7, 2015
1,825 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
The risk: If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number JW2View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Engine
Filed Aug 16, 2017

TAKATA RECALL MY VFR IS RECALL WHAT WILL I DO IF IM IN THE PHILIPPINES THE DRIVESHAFTS BREAK THE ENGINES AT 21000KM GOT NOISY WHILE IN THE RIDE AND WE CHECK THE ENGINE AND DIGGIN TAT THE BOTTOM SO WE WILL KNEW WHAT HAPPEN AND THE THE PICTURES WILL TELL

NHTSA ID
11015685
Incident
May 7, 2017
Mileage
21,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 13, 2015

WHILE I WAS RIDING THRU A RIGHT HAND CURVE AT 55 MPH I HEARD TREMENDOUS VIBRATION FROM THE BIKE. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY. I COASTED TO A STOP. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST GEAR AND TRIED TO MOVE BUT NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WAS POSSIBLE. THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BROKEN AT 23, 000 MILES.

NHTSA ID
10748467
Incident
Jul 15, 2013
Mileage
23,220 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

MC-MNF-03222016-

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL ON THE ACCESSORY REAR TRUNK BASE FOR PCX125/150 SCOOTERS FOR A POTENTIAL DEFECT THAT MAY ALLOW THE TRUNK TO FALL OFF THE SCOOTER WHILE RIDING. A FALLEN TRUNK IN THE ROADWAY POSES A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER ROADWAY USERS. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, YOU MUST NOT SELL THE ACCESSORY REAR TRUNK BASE."

MC-PO-03212016-3

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON DECEMBER 4TH, 2015 AMERICAN HONDA POSTED SERVICE BULLETIN VFR1200F/FD #1 FOR 2010-2013 VFR1200F/FD DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. LATER THE BULLETIN WAS REVISED TO INCLUDE REPAIR INFORMATION. SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THIS CAMPAIGN, THE SHAFT PROPELLER KITS WERE ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING TECHLINE. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE SHAFT PROPELLER KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING. PLEASE ORDER PARTS AS NEEDED THROUGH NORMAL ORDERING METHOD."

MC - 2010-2013 V

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2010–2013 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BREAK OR SEIZE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE FORCE OR A LOCKED REAR WHEEL. AN UPDATED DRIVE SHAFT IS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

VFR1200F

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

"DEALER MESSAGE - THE SERVICE BULLETIN IN SUPPORT OF THE SAFETY RECALL OF 2010-2013 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT IS POSTED ON IN."

DLR MSG - MC - S

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

"DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES TO REPLACE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BREAK OR SEIZE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE FORCE OR A LOCKED REAR WHEEL. EITHER OUTCOME INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH."

SERVICE BULLETIN

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2010–2012 VFR1200F/FD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. THE DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BREAK OR SEIZE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE FORCE OR A LOCKED REAR WHEEL. AN UPDATED DRIVE SHAFT IS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION."

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 VFR1200F by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2013020—
2012Viewing220—
2011000—
2010122038.0

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.