1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (2), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
02/16/2004 · Wheels / tires · crash
A TIRE MANUFACTURED BY SUMITOMO WITH DUNLOP BRAND NAME BLEW OUT WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON HONDA ELITE SCOOTER. THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A BEAD FAILURE. THE TIRE HAD ONLY FOUR WIRES AT POINT OF FAILURE. THE DOT# IS BDE 456 AND THE MODEL NUMBER IS K788. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. *AK
04/13/2000 · Transmission / drivetrain · crash
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH AND GOING UP AN INCLINE, DRIVESHAFT WENT OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL MOTORCYCLE WHICH LANDED IN A DITCH, ALSO OIL WAS LEAKING FROM DRIVESHAFT, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS STILL IN SHOP. *SLC
12/16/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER GAVE THE BIKE SOME GAS AND IT JERKED FORWARD.