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Honda CB300F recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints for the Honda CB300F, covering model years 2015 to 2016. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 9 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2015–2016)
  • most complaints: 2015 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V528000 (reported Jul 12, 2016)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (11.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda CB300F complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 9, or 66.7%. Next come 2016 (3).

Honda CB300F complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Honda CB300F complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201560000
201630010
All model years90010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Honda CB300F components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (88.9% of all 9), followed by Electrical System (2) and Exterior Lighting (1).

Components named most often in Honda CB300F complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Honda CB300F complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine888.9%
Electrical System222.2%
Exterior Lighting111.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System111.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Honda CB300F recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CB300F, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2016. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Honda CB300F recall campaigns covering each model year
2015: 2 campaigns2016: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V528000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2015–2016

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

    Consequence:
    If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V439000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

    Model year 2015

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Honda CB300F questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda CB300F have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda CB300F, covering model years 2015 to 2016. The most recent, 16V528000, was reported on July 12, 2016 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Honda CB300F model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 6 of the 9 complaints in NHTSA’s file (66.7%). The next is 2016 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Honda CB300F complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 88.9% of all 9. Electrical System (2) and Exterior Lighting (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Honda CB300F?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Honda dealer.

How many Honda CB300F complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Honda models

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The Honda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Honda VIN decoder with every Honda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

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  • Honda CR-V 1997–2026 · 63 recalls · 15,939 complaints
  • Honda Civic 1995–2026 · 62 recalls · 15,375 complaints
  • Honda Odyssey 1995–2026 · 82 recalls · 12,672 complaints
  • Honda Pilot 2003–2026 · 62 recalls · 9,283 complaints
  • Honda Fit 2007–2020 · 34 recalls · 2,194 complaints
  • Honda Ridgeline 2006–2026 · 39 recalls · 2,171 complaints
  • Honda HR-V 2016–2027 · 13 recalls · 1,840 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.