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2012 Honda VFR1200F problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Honda VFR1200F is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical VFR1200F model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
93/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
6
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2012 Honda VFR1200F problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 2

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported November 15, 2024 · 40,481 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 24V‑113.

Recall number 24V864000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: universal jointReported December 7, 2015 · 1,825 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 separate or break.
Risk
If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.

Recall number 15V821000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2012 Honda VFR1200F

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Honda VFR1200F 6

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2012 Honda VFR1200F owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Engine · 21,000 miles · AP

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

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Transmission · 23,220 miles · OR

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.

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Questions about the 2012 Honda VFR1200F

Is the 2012 Honda VFR1200F reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Honda VFR1200F, fewer than a typical VFR1200F model year.

What is the 2012 Honda VFR1200F year score?

The 2012 Honda VFR1200F scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda VFR1200F: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Honda VFR1200F?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2012 Honda VFR1200F have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and power train.

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