2010 Honda VFR1200F: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Engine had metal swarf left inside of it when manufactured. Honda knows about this problem and has a recall only in the uk, owners in other countries have suffered the same defects but are offered no compensation. Engine developed rod knock at 4800 miles.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2020
“Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. Problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. Honda has had the vehicle since 2/22/2013 and is unable to determine the cause or will not assign resources to resolve a total of (6) brake switch failures. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2013
“Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. Problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2012
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“Application of throttle may either cause the bike to stutter or surge causing the bike to either stall or increase its forward motion. The idle speed is sometimes inappropriately set at 1500 rpms with the clutch in and the throttle rolled all the way forward. It can be 300 miles between incidents. I had a very similar problem with my yamaha r1 that was fixed by a factory recall and replacement of the throttle position sensor. Other vfr1200 owners are reporting this same problem and there is currently no fix at honda dealers. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2012
“Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. Problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2012
“Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. Problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2012
“Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. Problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2012
“Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up. Problem is intermittent when switch begins to fail, so check at start-up is not conclusive. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2012
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.) 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.
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.
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Is the 2010 Honda VFR1200F reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Honda VFR1200F. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2010 Honda VFR1200F have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.