2023 Honda Cmx500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
2024-07-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 400 mi“the contact owns a 2023 honda cmx500 motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed, but the rear brakes failed to engage to stop the motorcycle. the contact regained control of the motorcycle and rode to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. the dealer r…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.