NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2015–2021

Honda CBR300R recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints for the Honda CBR300R, covering model years 2015 to 2021. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (5), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

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

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4 recall campaigns on file
11 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2015–2021)

most complaints: 2015 (5 for that model year)
top component: Engine (8 complaints)
latest recall 21V382000 (reported May 24, 2021)

1 complaint reporting a crash (9.1%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (9.1%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda CBR300R complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 5 of 11, or 45.5%. Next come 2016 (4) and 2017 (1). The fewest are for 2018, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Honda CBR300R complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda CBR300R complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
2015	5	0	0
2016	4	0	0
2017	1	0	0
2018	1	1	1
All model years	11	1	1

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

Most-reported Honda CBR300R components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (72.7% of all 11), followed by Electrical System (2) and Power Train (2).

Components named most often in Honda CBR300R complaints (top 7)

Components named most often in Honda CBR300R complaints (top 7)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	8	72.7%
Electrical System	2	18.2%
Power Train	2	18.2%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1	9.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	9.1%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	9.1%
Wheels	1	9.1%

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 CBR300R recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CBR300R, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2021. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

4 recall campaigns

Honda CBR300R recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2010s						2015: 2 campaigns	2016: 1 campaign	2017: no campaigns	2018: 1 campaign	2019: no campaigns
2020s	2020: 1 campaign	2021: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 21V382000
Reported May 24, 2021
Exterior Lighting
Model years 2020–2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence:
A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 19V412000
Reported Jun 4, 2019
Power Train › Manual Transmission
Model year 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
Consequence:
A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 16V528000
Reported Jul 12, 2016
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.)
NHTSA campaign 15V439000
Reported Jul 8, 2015
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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 CBR300R questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda CBR300R have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda CBR300R, covering model years 2015 to 2021. The most recent, 21V382000, was reported on May 24, 2021 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Honda CBR300R model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 5 of the 11 complaints in NHTSA’s file (45.5%). The next are 2016 (4) and 2017 (1). 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 CBR300R complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 72.7% of all 11. Electrical System (2) and Power Train (2) 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 CBR300R?

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 CBR300R complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 11 complaints, 1 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.

8 models · most complaints first

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

Honda Accord 1995–2026 · 69 recalls · 22,939 complaints
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.