Honda CBR650R problems & recalls

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2024-2025 cbr650r motorcycles. engine vibration may cause the turn signal switch wire harness to become damaged, which can cause an electrical short circuit and blown fuse. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: A blown fuse will cause a loss of turn signal, brake light, speedometer, and horn function, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the turn signal switch wire harness as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2026. owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kt7. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on january 8, 2026.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2024 cb650r and cbr650r motorcycles. the fasteners of the gear shift arm may loosen and detach, resulting in the inability to shift gears.

Risk: The inability to shift gears while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the gear shift arm, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 31, 2025. owners may contact honda's customer service at 866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kr7.

Problem: 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."

Risk: A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.