2016 Honda Cb300f problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (2)
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
What owners report
2018-08-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 20 mi“"2016 honda cbr 300 recall" i bought a 2016 honda cbr 300 abs motorcycle brand new with 2 miles on the motorcycle on august 8, 2017. on august 12, 2017 i decided to ride my motorcycle to antioch and upon returning home from antioch, the motorcycle cut off, while i was in a turn. the bike died and caused me to skid on my left side, slamming into …”
2016-11-02 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cb300f. the contact received a connecting rod bearing recall notification; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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 nhtsa campaign number was unknown. the…”
2016-08-29 · Engine · 990 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cb300f. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.