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Honda CBR500RA recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint for the Honda CBR500RA, covering model year 2013. Structure is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2013)
  • top component: Structure (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 14V056000 (reported Feb 14, 2014)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda CBR500RA complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2013 model year.

Honda CBR500RA complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Honda CBR500RA complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201310000

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

Most-reported Honda CBR500RA components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Honda CBR500RA complaints (top 1)
Components named most often in Honda CBR500RA complaints (top 1)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Structure1100.0%

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 CBR500RA recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CBR500RA, newest first. The only campaign, 14V056000, covers model year 2013.

  • 1 recall campaign
Honda CBR500RA recall campaigns covering each model year
2013: 1 campaign

  1. 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 CBR500RA questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Honda CBR500RA have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Honda CBR500RA, covering model year 2013. The campaign, 14V056000, was reported on February 14, 2014 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”.

What is the most common Honda CBR500RA complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. 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 CBR500RA?

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 CBR500RA complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 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.

  • 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.