Motorcycle Safety Recall & Brand Reliability Study (16,769+ Audited Models)
Live statistical breakdown of official motorcycle safety recall campaigns cross-referenced against NHTSA (US), EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), DVSA (UK), and KBA (Germany) bulletins across 16,769 distinct model-year motorcycles in the MotoLibrary database. Read our full Verification & Recall Audit Methodology or inspect an individual bike in the Recall & Known Issues Checker.
Safety Recall Campaign Rate by Motorcycle Brand
| Brand | Models Audited | 0-Recall Clean | With Recall | Campaign Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | 1,488 | 1,186 | 302 | |
| Honda | 1,258 | 925 | 333 | |
| Kawasaki | 1,100 | 924 | 176 | |
| Suzuki | 993 | 813 | 180 | |
| KTM | 695 | 529 | 166 | |
| Triumph | 600 | 381 | 219 | |
| Ducati | 543 | 304 | 239 | |
| Harley-Davidson | 465 | 218 | 247 | |
| BMW | 434 | 149 | 285 | |
| Husqvarna | 320 | 206 | 114 | |
| Aprilia | 315 | 262 | 53 | |
| Indian | 305 | 145 | 160 | |
| MV Agusta | 207 | 187 | 20 | |
| GAS GAS | 202 | 148 | 54 | |
| Sym | 198 | 197 | 1 | |
| Benelli | 180 | 169 | 11 | |
| Sherco | 176 | 176 | 0 | |
| Moto Guzzi | 172 | 138 | 34 | |
| Vespa | 161 | 125 | 36 | |
| Keeway | 160 | 158 | 2 | |
| Beta | 145 | 145 | 0 | |
| TM Racing | 143 | 140 | 3 | |
| Kymco | 140 | 135 | 5 | |
| Rieju | 131 | 131 | 0 | |
| CF Moto | 108 | 78 | 30 | |
| Enfield | 99 | 71 | 28 | |
| Peugeot | 99 | 96 | 3 | |
| Hero | 98 | 98 | 0 | |
| Piaggio | 89 | 71 | 18 | |
| Moto | 89 | 80 | 9 | |
Recall Campaign Frequency by Motorcycle Category
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Sample Models With Documented Safety Recalls
NHTSA Campaign 16V471000 (Harley-Davidson Recall 0169): In the affected motorcycles, a chemical reaction inside the sealed hydraulic clutch system can gene...
NHTSA Campaign 22V431000 (Irbit Motorworks of America, 2022): The aluminum wheel rims assembled with spokes supplied by ComStar may have been improperly or...
RAPEX / DVSA Recall (FEMA alert): Handlebar electrical switch assemblies (turn signal, hazard, and dimmer switches) can experience internal contact surface...
DVSA Recall RM/2019/006 / KBA 8470: The left-hand weld on the center stand cross-strut can suffer fatigue cracking and failure under repeated parking loads...
NHTSA Campaign 15V439000 (Honda Campaign JS9): Improperly applied sealant on the starter relay switch can cause an electrical short or loss of power, incre...
NHTSA Campaign 18V734000 (Harley-Davidson Campaign 0173): The secondary clutch actuator piston seal may develop an internal fluid leak, allowing air into t...
NHTSA Campaign 22V352000 (BRP Campaign 2022-7): Front drive sprocket teeth may wear prematurely due to improper chamfer geometry and insufficient clamping...
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) Alert A12/1810/18: An underperforming seal in the front brake hydraulic circuit can allow brake fluid to leak, causing a gradual red...
NHTSA Campaign 24V719000 (Harley-Davidson Campaign 0628): The vehicle certification label lists a front tire inflation pressure corresponding to a tire loa...
NHTSA Campaign 16V948000: Rear suspension deflection lever bolt may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, degrading re...
DVSA Recall RM/2019/008 (Honda Campaign 3KR): An internal defect within the LED Control Unit (LCU) may cause turn signals, hazard warning lights, and high...
NHTSA Campaign 16V808000 (Suzuki Recall 2A66): Water can penetrate the main wiring harness at the rear brake stop lamp switch connectors, resulting in corr...