2021 Honda CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 75.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Electrical System: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
2022: 1; 2023: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11489864 · 2022-10-18 (October 18, 2022)
While overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 MPH on a 2-lane highway, I accelerated to overtake the vehicle. Just before pulling in front of the truck I experienced a total loss of propulsion. I thought I had a broken chain. I quickly looked and discovered the chain was intact. I could rev the engine, but it would not go in gear. This is a Dual-Clutch transmission model. Unable now to overtake the truck and with traffic oncoming, I retreated to the shoulder on the far side of the road. The engine remained at a fast idle, but unable to g…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11489864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11512722 · 2023-03-20 (March 20, 2023)
The TFT Touchscreen has failed multiple time. Sometimes it blackouts so I cannot see what speed I am going or my tachometer. Recently it stopped responding to my touch input. This is an issue worldwide with any Honda Africa Twin 202X - to present. If it has a TFT screen they have this issue. There are forums upon forums about this exact issue, we are all waiting patiently for Honda to announce a recall. I am out of warranty so it would cost me upwards of 3K USD to fix this issue which is 100% a manufacturer defect from factory.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11512722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11524717 · 2023-05-31 (May 31, 2023)
This concerns a Honda motorcycle with a Dual Clutch Transmission (aka, automatic). This motorcycle has had an NHTSA recall for my specific issue (see below [22V-622 JPH added 01Jun2023]) and has had the recall performed. The issue prompting the recall is still happening to me and others who have had the recall performed. The engine sometimes stalls when given gas after idling (for me, it has always been idling for at least 30 seconds). When it happens, it happens the instant that I turn the throttle (the motorcycle doesn't even move). The hot…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11524717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11524857 · 2023-06-01 (June 1, 2023)
The fuel guage hits empty after only 3 gallons with a 5gal tank, did not do this when I first bought it, started after about 1200 miles on a long road trip. The TFT resets on its own, mileage for a tank will read for instance 22mi. when it should be 140-ish. It has reset while riding and on occasion between turning off ignition and restarting. At what point does this affect the automatic trans mission? The DCT is shifting up into 6th before 30mph creating a bog down situation. The resets also happen while operating on the road, just not w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11524857 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V662000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software
Reported: 2022-09-01 (September 1, 2022)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
Consequence: An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
NHTSA campaign record ↗