2022 Honda Cmx500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2026-07-30 · campaign 26V500000 · 43,913 vehicles
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.
Risk: A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU8. 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.
What owners report
2022-07-21 · Service Brakes“rear brake failure, motorcycle taken to honda motorcycle dealership, they spent 10 hours working on the issue but could not resolve it. got them to replace the rear caliper, brakes are now working. honda usa refused to honor this as a warranty claim as the rear tire had been replaced when the issue was noticed. the tire was replaced by a non honda …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.