Honda Motorcycle VIN Decoder
Decode a 17-character Honda motorcycle VIN free using manufacturer-submitted NHTSA vPIC data — model year, model, engine and body class when available, assembly plant, and country of origin. CarWhere checks open NHTSA safety recalls where VIN-level data exists and surfaces related owner complaints by decoded year/make/model. It is not an accident-history, title, lien, mileage, or theft report.
Last updated 2026-09-17 · Source: NHTSA vPIC, NHTSA recalls & complaints
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The $4.99 Honda Motorcycle VIN Report adds the full factory spec sheet (engine, power, suspension, brakes, weight and dimensions), open NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins for the exact model year, plus theft context and frame-VIN verification. See a sample · Get the report
Where is the VIN on a Honda motorcycle?
Typically stamped on the right side of the steering head / frame neck (turn the bars to read it), with a VIN certification label affixed to the frame nearby. The engine serial number is separate, cast into the crankcase.
Recent Honda motorcycle recalls
A sample of recent NHTSA campaigns. Decode your VIN above and confirm open recalls for your exact bike at the official NHTSA lookup — the paid report compiles them for you.
24V113
2018-2024 Gold Wing, 2018-2020 CBR600RR & 2018-2019 CBR1000RR — fuel-pump impeller can fail, causing stall/power loss
24V882
2020-2022 & 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin — FI-ECU software can cut power/stall with Wheelie Control engaged
26V500
2017-2023 & 2025-2026 Rebel 300/500 and 2025 SCL500 — handlebar lock screw can loosen and compromise steering
Honda motorcycle theft & loss
Honda is the #1 most-stolen motorcycle brand in the US (NICB) — roughly 10,000+ Honda motorcycles are reported stolen each year (2022 NICB data), reflecting both its very large installed base and strong parts demand.
On-road vs. off-road
Honda street motorcycles decode in NHTSA vPIC. Honda ATVs (FourTrax Rancher/Foreman/Rubicon), Pioneer/Talon side-by-sides, and CRF competition/trail dirt bikes are recreational off-highway vehicles regulated by the CPSC — they return limited or no vPIC data and their recalls are filed with the CPSC, not NHTSA.
Popular Honda models covered
Honda motorcycle VIN FAQ
Where is the VIN on a Honda motorcycle?
Typically stamped on the right side of the steering head / frame neck (turn the bars to read it), with a VIN certification label affixed to the frame nearby. The engine serial number is separate, cast into the crankcase.
Can I check Honda motorcycle recalls by VIN?
Yes. Every road-legal Honda motorcycle sold in the US since 1981 carries a 17-character VIN registered with NHTSA, so federal safety recalls attach to it exactly as they do for cars. Decode the VIN above, then confirm open recalls at the official NHTSA recall lookup — the $4.99 Honda Motorcycle VIN Report compiles them for the exact model year alongside owner complaints and service bulletins.
Is the Honda motorcycle VIN decoder free?
Yes — decoding a Honda motorcycle VIN and viewing the year, model, engine/body class, plant, and recall research is free with no account. The optional $4.99 Honda Motorcycle VIN Report bundles the full factory spec sheet (engine, power, suspension, brakes, weight, dimensions) with the decode, recalls, owner complaints, and service-bulletin history into one downloadable report.
Does the Honda decoder work for Honda cars too?
This page is tuned for Honda motorcycles. Honda also builds cars and other vehicles, and any 17-character Honda VIN will still decode above — the tool reads the vehicle type from the VIN, so a Honda car decodes as a car and a Honda motorcycle decodes as a motorcycle. For Honda cars specifically, use the Honda VIN decoder.