01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Honda CMX300 recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V500000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- July 30, 2026
- Potential units
- 43,913campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Why it matters: A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 26V146000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- March 12, 2026
- Potential units
- 19,406campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Why it matters: A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
Owner notification: May 1, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 23V261000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- April 12, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,461campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles. The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
Why it matters: Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.
Owner notification: May 25, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH