AI Damage2010 Honda Vfr1200f: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Honda Vfr1200f filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (67% of all).
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
According to the cert Honda Technician, Brannon Kilbarger recommended that the fuel pump be replaced due to off and on start up issues. I filed a complaint on May 16th, 2024 for this issue with Honda case #[XXX] and with The NHTSA for this issue.
The bike will not start a great deal of the time. The wiring was checked by a certified motorcycle mechanic and the issue has not been resolved. [dealer] has been notified and calls to reach back out to me havenât been made. This has been a recurring incident since May of 2019 when I purchase the bike.
Engine had metal swarf left inside of it when manufactured. Honda knows about this problem and has a recall only in the uk, owners in other countries have suffered the same defects but are offered no compensation. Engine developed rod knock at 4800 miles.
Rear brake light is in-operable due to front brake switch failure. Rider must use foot brake for vehicles behind him to see he is braking at 65 mph. Rider can only determine brake switch is operable when motorcycle is initially checked at start-up.
Application of throttle may either cause the bike to stutter or surge causing the bike to either stall or increase its forward motion. The idle speed is sometimes inappropriately set at 1500 rpms with the clutch in and the throttle rolled all the way forward. It can be 300 miles between incidents.
Stumbling and then sudden surging irrespective of throttle position have been to the dealer over six times to get this corrected and have spoken to honda usa motorcycle division. Final result is that they can or will do nothing until dealer can have it happen to them.
The contact stated that after completing a turn the motorcycle stalled. The contact resolved the failure temporarily by restarting the motorcycle. However, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vfr1200f has 7 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 12, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Vfr1200f?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, engine. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (17%), stalls while driving (17%), unintended acceleration (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Honda Vfr1200f?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Honda Vfr1200f from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.