Total Complaints
3 filings
HONDA VT750 · model year
2011 HONDA VT750
3 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011HONDAVT750 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 VT750 is steering with 1 filings, followed by engine (1) and visibility/wiper (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2011 VT750, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
Recalls (2)
15V87400023/12/2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, res
11V31000003/06/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 VT750 MOTORCYCLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 25, 2009, TO MARCH 28, 2011. THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ERRONEOUS READING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Recent Complaints
20171003CrashENGINE
ON DEC 24 2016 A VEHICLE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS WAS FOLLOWING TO CLOSE TO ME. MOTORCYCLE WINDSHIELD WAS GLOWING A SLIGHTLY BLUE COLOR MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ME OFF CAUSING ME TO CRASH DUE TO VISIBILITY THRU THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS DRIVING SLOWER DUE TO AN ENGINE VIIBRATION HONDA DEALERSHIPS COULD NOT REPAIR
Mileage: 11,800
20171003CrashVISIBILITY/WIPER
ON DEC 24 2016 A VEHICLE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS WAS FOLLOWING TO CLOSE TO ME. MOTORCYCLE WINDSHIELD WAS GLOWING A SLIGHTLY BLUE COLOR MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ME OFF CAUSING ME TO CRASH DUE TO VISIBILITY THRU THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS DRIVING SLOWER DUE TO AN ENGINE VIIBRATION HONDA DEALERSHIPS COULD NOT REPAIR
Mileage: 11,800
20110722STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA SHADOW PHANTOM VT750 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DIAGNOSED THREE TIMES WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AS A FLAT TIRE, BENT RIMS AND LOOSE SCREWS IN THE STEERING HEAD BEARINGS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ALLOWED THE CONTACT TO RIDE ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL AND THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE IN THE SECOND MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 08/31/11*LJ
Mileage: 240
Compare 2011HONDAVT750 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 HONDA VT750 have?▼
The 2011 HONDA VT750 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 HONDA VT750?▼
Yes, the 2011 HONDA VT750 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 HONDA VT750?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 HONDA VT750 is STEERING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Is the 2011 HONDA VT750 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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.