Honda recalls 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles with dual-clutch transmission due to potential engine stall from a software error. Owners must update ECU software for safety.
“Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin (2020) Software Update Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79633-honda-crf1100-africa-twin-2020-software-update-recall-engine-stall. Based on NHTSA recall #22V662000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V662000).
Honda is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles due to a software error that can cause an engine stall or loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on January 9, 2022.
How to tell if you have it
Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin, 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
The hazard
A software error in the engine control unit may disconnect controller area network communication and release the clutch, resulting in an engine stall or loss of drive power. This condition increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has issued 245 other recalls since November 18, 2009. Recent similar product recalls include the KTM 390 Adventure R engine power loss recall (December 1, 2025), the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R engine stall recall (November 18, 2025), and the Yamaha XMAX 2021 scooter engine stall recall (November 13, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and was purchased between 2020 and 2021. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 6, 2022.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update ECU Software
Dealers will provide a free software update for the engine control unit to fix the communication error.
Contact Honda Customer Service
Reach out to Honda at 1-866-784-1870 for assistance with the recall process.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 9 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V662000 — Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin (2020) Software Update Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin (2020) Software Update Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 22V662000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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