Total Complaints
3 filings
HONDA VFR1200F · model year
2012 HONDA VFR1200F
3 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2012HONDAVFR1200F carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2012 VFR1200F is power train with 1 filings, followed by engine (1) and unknown or other (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 79 investigation files overlapping the 2012 VFR1200F, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recalls (2)
24V86400015/11/2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
15V82100007/12/2015
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
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
Recent Complaints
20170816ENGINE
TAKATA RECALL MY VFR IS RECALL WHAT WILL I DO IF IM IN THE PHILIPPINES THE DRIVESHAFTS BREAK THE ENGINES AT 21000KM GOT NOISY WHILE IN THE RIDE AND WE CHECK THE ENGINE AND DIGGIN TAT THE BOTTOM SO WE WILL KNEW WHAT HAPPEN AND THE THE PICTURES WILL TELL
Mileage: 21,000
20170816UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAKATA RECALL MY VFR IS RECALL WHAT WILL I DO IF IM IN THE PHILIPPINES THE DRIVESHAFTS BREAK THE ENGINES AT 21000KM GOT NOISY WHILE IN THE RIDE AND WE CHECK THE ENGINE AND DIGGIN TAT THE BOTTOM SO WE WILL KNEW WHAT HAPPEN AND THE THE PICTURES WILL TELL
Mileage: 21,000
20150813POWER TRAIN
WHILE I WAS RIDING THRU A RIGHT HAND CURVE AT 55 MPH I HEARD TREMENDOUS VIBRATION FROM THE BIKE. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP MOMENTARILY. I COASTED TO A STOP. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST GEAR AND TRIED TO MOVE BUT NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WAS POSSIBLE. THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BROKEN AT 23, 000 MILES.
Mileage: 23,220
Compare 2012HONDAVFR1200F to Similar Vehicles
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PE25015Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of braking force
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F have?▼
The 2012 HONDA VFR1200F has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F?▼
Yes, the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F?▼
The most-complained component for the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2012 HONDA VFR1200F; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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