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Honda CBR500R recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Honda CBR500R, covering model years 2013 to 2021, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

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

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 4 model years with data (2013–2021)
  • latest recall 21V690000 (reported Sep 2, 2021)

Honda CBR500R recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CBR500R, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2021. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Honda CBR500R recall campaigns covering each model year
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2013: 1 campaign2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: 1 campaign
2020: 2 campaigns2021: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V690000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model years 2019–2020

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 21V382000

    Reported

    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.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V056000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model year 2013

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.

    Consequence:
    Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.

    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 CBR500R questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Honda CBR500R have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda CBR500R, covering model years 2013 to 2021. The most recent, 21V690000, was reported on September 2, 2021 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Honda CBR500R model years do the recalls cover?

The 3 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2021. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (2). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name CBR500R, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Honda CBR500R?

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.

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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.