2015 Honda Cbr300r problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Wheels (1) · Power Train (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 (8)
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 2015-12-21 · DLR MSG - MC - E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - honda is expanding some vin ranges within the existing safety recall of multiple models (s/b multi-model: starter relay switch #1 revised: august 2015) originally launched july 2015. honda has determined there may be a defect within the starter relay switch (starter magnetic switch)
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-01 · Power Train · 6,022 mi“im having troubles with downshifting, the clutch is fine and was told the front spocket seems super loose. i have to rock it to get it into first. i was riding the other day and out of know where my bike shuts off in the middle of a shift doin 45 in 5th. so i done alil reasearch and there was a recall on what i'm experiencing, can you please help…”
2018-08-02 · Engine · 16,837 mi“while riding home on the highway i heard a loud pop. felt like the back tire was locking up on me. once i got off the motorcycle smoke was coming from the engine.…”
2016-10-18 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cbr300r. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling). however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. …”
2016-10-11 · Wheels · 18,050 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cbr300r. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine). since the repair, when the contact switched gears or when the vehicle was placed in neutral, the rear of the vehicle shook and the wheel rubs against the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. th…”
2016-09-16 · Engine“i received a warantee recall notice for my honda cb300r motorcycle early august. it is now middle,late sept. almost 60 days. i made an appointment to have the engine repaired as described on honda saftey recall notice nhtsa recall 16v-528 at the honda location at 14827 n cave creek rd. phoenix az. 85032. 602 996 9280. the service dept. tech derrick…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.