2023 Honda Cmx300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2026-03-12 · campaign 26V146000 · 19,406 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 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 notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2023-04-12 · campaign 23V261000 · 1,461 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles. The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
Risk: Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.
What owners report
2023-11-03 · Power Train · 12 mi“the contact owns a 2023 honda cmx300 motorcycle. the contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, the clutch lever collapsed, and the gear shifted inadvertently. the motorcycle was driven to the residence where the clutch lever was adjusted. the motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the fai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.