2015 Honda Cb300f problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (5) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2016-07-12 · campaign 16V528000 · 11,424 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-07-08 · campaign 15V439000 · 47,168 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2017-08-03 · A15060D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news article - to prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. the easiest way to remove it during pdi is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. the coveri
Air Bags 2016-05-05 · DEN-K3Q5J-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is informing honda of a delamination issues within an i.c. produced by nxp and assembled into airbag sensor supplied by denso international america, inc. this delamination issue manifests itself as an open circuit within the sensor, causing a dtc to be set on the vehicle along wi
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-12-21 · Service Bulletin · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentially
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-09-02 · SERVICE BULLETIN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentiall
Electrical System 2015-08-21 · SERVICE BULLETIN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentiall
Equipment 2015-08-01 · SB-080115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this contains an owners notification letter. select document search button below. honda news letter regarding replacement/inspection of starter relay switch affecting motorcycles and informing customers that their motorcycle/scooter is being recalled due to a safety defect. *cn
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-11-03 · Exterior Lighting · 1,350 mi“rear left turn signal burns out pre-mature. replaced with oem replacement and burns out after less than 50 miles. continues to burn out <50 miles. no modifications to motorcycle.…”
2016-10-31 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cb300f. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling). the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had n…”
2016-10-27 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cb300f. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the …”
2016-10-11 · Engine“dealership quoted 24+ weeks before repair can be completed. was advised not to operate motorcycle until the repair is performed.…”
2016-08-31 · Engine · 60 mi“if it's unsafe to further sales then it's unsafe to ride it to the dealership, so who's paying for the towing cost? loss of use?? deflated value of the bike?…”
2016-08-17 · Engine · 3,000 mi“i was driving my motorcycle on the car pool lane when all of a sudden the bike seized up and the rear wheel locked up so i held the clutch lever and pulled to the left of the left median so i took it to a shop but they just screwed me and dismantled the whole engine and never told me what was wrong so i just bough another engine and the same thing …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.