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2025 Honda Africa Twin Problems: 3 Known Issues

2025 model year · Manufacturer-document summaries · US scope · Updated November 2026

These 3 manufacturer-document summaries cover specific US model/year combinations. They are not a list of common failures or a reliability rating. Read the exact applicability on each card and ask the dealer to confirm your VIN, equipment and previous repairs.

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Honda Africa Twin engine control unit illustrating software-recall context. — Representative control-unit context only. Software faults are not physically visible; exact DCT and Wheelie Control equipment and years remain separate.

Software in the fuel-injection control unit (FI-ECU), carried over from another model and not thoroughly validated for the Africa Twin, can miscalculate traction-control settings when Wheelie Control is enabled in certain riding conditions. Honda says the engine may hesitate or accelerate improperly; NHTSA describes a possible engine stall or loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Applies to: Certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100L/LD/L4/L4D Africa Twin and Adventure Sports motorcycles, manual and DCT (Honda campaign KR1; 4,205 motorcycles built September 22, 2021 to July 21, 2022 and February 9 to October 11, 2024), including bikes that already had Honda's December 2023 Wheelie Control product update. 2020-2021 models are not in this campaign. A Honda dealer confirms inclusion by VIN.

Common Symptoms

Engine hesitation
Improper acceleration
Loss of power or stall

How to Fix

An authorized Honda Powersports dealer reprograms the FI-ECU with improved Wheelie Control software, free of charge. This recall replaces the December 2023 product update: a bike that had that update still needs this one. Owners who paid for this repair themselves may be eligible for reimbursement. For a California-registered motorcycle, the dealer issues a KR1 proof-of-correction certificate.

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CRF1100L Africa Twin · 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100D Africa Twin DCT · 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100L4 Adventure Sports ES · 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100D4 Adventure Sports ES DCT · 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.

Certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100L/LD/L4/L4D Africa Twin and Adventure Sports motorcycles, manual and DCT (Honda campaign KR1; 4,205 motorcycles built September 22, 2021 to July 21, 2022 and February 9 to October 11, 2024), including bikes that already had Honda's December 2023 Wheelie Control product update. 2020-2021 models are not in this campaign. A Honda dealer confirms inclusion by VIN.

Community Reported

High ConfidenceVerifiedReviewed Oct 3, 2026

Honda Africa Twin left switch harness with representative fretting corrosion at a terminal joint. — Conceptual enlarged joint section. Switch layout, wire colors and connectors are representative, not exact VIN fitment.

Handlebar movement repeatedly bends the left handlebar switch harness at its terminal joints, causing fretting wear and oxide on the contacts that can interrupt the connection. The horn or the ability to switch the headlight from low to high beam can work intermittently or be lost, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The motorcycles do not comply with FMVSS 108. Applies to: Certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles, including Adventure Sports, manual and DCT, and electronic-suspension versions (Honda campaign KS8; 7,492 motorcycles built August 28, 2019 to July 21, 2022 and February 9, 2024 to February 6, 2025). Honda says production was corrected from the 2026 models built from September 17, 2025. A Honda dealer confirms inclusion by VIN.

Common Symptoms

Intermittent or lost horn function
Unable to switch from low beam to high beam

How to Fix

An authorized Honda Powersports dealer replaces the left handlebar switch and its wiring harness with an improved part, free of charge. The redesigned switch no longer uses joint terminals in the harness. Honda's January 2026 dealer bulletin says owners were told by letter in October 2025 that parts were not yet available, and that a second letter in late January 2026 would tell them parts are available and to make a dealer appointment. Owners can call Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

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CRF1100L Africa Twin · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100D Africa Twin DCT · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100L4 Adventure Sports ES · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100D4 Adventure Sports ES DCT · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.

Certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles, including Adventure Sports, manual and DCT, and electronic-suspension versions (Honda campaign KS8; 7,492 motorcycles built August 28, 2019 to July 21, 2022 and February 9, 2024 to February 6, 2025). Honda says production was corrected from the 2026 models built from September 17, 2025. A Honda dealer confirms inclusion by VIN.

Community Reported

High ConfidenceVerifiedReviewed Oct 3, 2026

2025 Honda Africa Twin crankcase sealing bolt with a small representative oil seep. — Representative local fastening area and seep; no exact installed location, leak rate or rear-tire spray is claimed.

Improperly manufactured crankcase sealing bolts can let engine oil seep from the bolt and crankcase fastening area while the engine runs, and it may splatter onto the rear tire. Oil on the rear tire can significantly reduce traction, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Applies to: Certain 2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles produced November 22, 2024 to February 6, 2025 (166 Africa Twins in Honda campaign KS2, which also covers some 2025 CMX1100 and 2024 XL750 models). Honda says improved bolts went into engine production around February 17, 2025. Earlier Africa Twins are not in this campaign. A Honda dealer confirms inclusion by VIN.

Common Symptoms

Oil leaking or seeping from the sealing bolt and crankcase area

How to Fix

An authorized Honda Powersports dealer replaces the crankcase sealing bolt with an improved part. The warning sign Honda lists is oil leaking or seeping from the sealing bolt and crankcase area. Owners who paid for this repair themselves may be eligible for reimbursement under Honda's recall reimbursement plan.

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CRF1100L Africa Twin · 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100D Africa Twin DCT · 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100L4 Adventure Sports ES · 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.
CRF1100D4 Adventure Sports ES DCT · 2025
Dealer confirms exact VIN, equipment and completed campaign history.

Certain 2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles produced November 22, 2024 to February 6, 2025 (166 Africa Twins in Honda campaign KS2, which also covers some 2025 CMX1100 and 2024 XL750 models). Honda says improved bolts went into engine production around February 17, 2025. Earlier Africa Twins are not in this campaign. A Honda dealer confirms inclusion by VIN.

Community Reported

High ConfidenceVerifiedReviewed Oct 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these recalls establish the reliability of the Honda Africa Twin?

No. Recall counts and severity labels do not establish failure rates or overall reliability. These summaries describe manufacturer-identified conditions and bounded vehicle populations.

How do I confirm whether my motorcycle needs the recall repair?

Ask an authorized Honda dealer to check the exact VIN and completed repair history. Model year alone does not establish inclusion; some recalls cover only nonconsecutive VINs or specific production ranges. Follow the riding restrictions stated on each applicable card.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public motorcycle data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

2025 Honda Africa Twin Problems: 3 Known Issues

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Wheelie Control software can cause hesitation, power loss or stall — recall 24V882#

Common Symptoms

How to Fix

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Left handlebar switch can lose the horn and high beam — recall 25V583#

Common Symptoms

How to Fix

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Crankcase sealing bolt can seep oil onto the rear tire — recall 25V358#

Common Symptoms

How to Fix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these recalls establish the reliability of the Honda Africa Twin?

How do I confirm whether my motorcycle needs the recall repair?