2023 Cfmoto 450ss problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure 2024-02-13 · campaign 24V108000 · 1,700 vehicles
Defect: CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC. (CFMOTO) is recalling certain 2023 450SS motorcycles. The telematics box (T-box) may fall onto the front steering forks, which can cause a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the T-Box holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact CFMOTO customer service at 1-763-398-2690. CFMOTO's number for this recall is SAF-2024-01.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Service Brakes 2025-11-26 · SVC-2025-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to feedback that the brake bleeding procedure in motorcycle service manuals is not always successful, cfmoto-usa developed a procedure to supplement the service manual information.
Electrical System 2023-11-30 · WAR-2023-08 · Service Campaign
the dashboard on model year 2023 450ss motorcycles displays distance in inches rather than feet while the navigation function is used.
Electrical System 2023-10-08 · cf2023-16w · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cfmoto has determined that some 450ss models could have a display issue in that the distance units are displayed in inches instead of feet when using the simple navigation function on the dashboard. this is caused by the wrong imperial minimum distance unit definition in the dashboard software. the
What owners report
2024-06-26 · Unknown Or Other“lafayette powersports is not ordering my recall part. been since april 22nd that i first contacted them about it. a month and a half later, i went in person, and they never ordered it. they said they'll order it and should be here by 4 days. waited a week, called them, rep told me they can't check and have to wait for the manager to get back and th…”
2024-05-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 2,100 mi“the contact owns a 2023 cf moto 450ss motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at 15 mph, the rear brakes failed to operate while attempting to stop the motorcycle. there was no warning light illuminated. due to the failure, the contact attempted to take the motorcycle to the dealer for service. upon entering a parking lot, the front brake …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.