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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2015

Honda CBR600 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 owner complaints for the Honda CBR600, covering model years 1995 to 2015. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

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

Decode your Honda CBR600 VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (1995–2015)
  • most complaints: 2001 (4 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V439000 (reported Jul 8, 2015)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (7.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (14.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda CBR600 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 14, or 28.6%. Next come 2000 (3) and 1995 (2). The fewest are for 1998, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Honda CBR600 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2001Column chart of 14 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2001 with 4. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 2 complaints219951996: 1 complaint119961997: 1 complaint119971998: 1 complaint119981999: 2 complaints219992000: 3 complaints320002001: 4 complaints42001
Honda CBR600 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Honda CBR600 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199521010
199610000
199710000
199810000
199920000
200030000
200140010
All model years141020

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

Most-reported Honda CBR600 components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (21.4% of all 14), followed by Tires (3) and Power Train (2).

Components named most often in Honda CBR600 complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Honda CBR600 complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling321.4%
Tires321.4%
Power Train214.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic214.3%
Electrical System17.1%
Equipment17.1%
Steering17.1%
Suspension17.1%
Visibility17.1%

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 CBR600 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CBR600, newest first. The only campaign, 15V439000, covers model year 2015.

  • 1 recall campaign
Honda CBR600 recall campaigns covering each model year
2015: 1 campaign
  1. 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 CBR600 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda CBR600 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Honda CBR600, covering model years 1995 to 2015. The campaign, 15V439000, was reported on July 8, 2015 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

Which Honda CBR600 model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 4 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (28.6%). The next are 2000 (3) and 1995 (2). 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 CBR600 complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 21.4% of all 14. Tires (3) 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 CBR600?

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 CBR600 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 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.