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2025 Honda ADV160

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 27, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Honda ADV160, most frequently naming the engine and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine685.7%
  • Fuel system114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V195000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Mar 27, 2025
3,316 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ADV160 scooters. The oil pump driven gear may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
The risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump driven gear, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR9.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number KR9View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Jul 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda ADV160. The contact stated that while riding approximately 20-25 MPH, the engine made an abnormal whining sound and the motorcycle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the motorcycle was towed to the residence. The motorcycle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a cylinder was damaged and the cylinder seal was fractured. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The motorcycle was repaired out-of-pocket. The failure mileage was approximately 2,739.

NHTSA ID
11753811
Incident
Jun 9, 2026
Mileage
2,739 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Honda ADV160 Scooter. The contact stated that while riding at 30 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the motorcycle. The scooter was pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that while inspecting the scooter, there was oil leaking down the side of the scooter onto the ground. The scooter was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V195000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was advised to take the scooter back for an inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to take the scooter back to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the scooter was unsafe to ride because the drivetrain might fail while riding. The failure mileage was approximately 20.

NHTSA ID
11689880
Incident
Sep 9, 2025
Mileage
20 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Honda ADV160 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V195000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer advised the contact that the motorcycle was grounded and there was a stop sale issued. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11675697
Incident
Jun 23, 2025
Engine
Filed Jul 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Honda ADV160. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V195000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11672817
Incident
Jul 11, 2025
Filed Jun 5, 2025

I received a recall notice in the mail. as instructed, I called my local dealer and they said they would order the parts. A few hours later, they called me back and said that Honda was not providing parts for any bike that has been registered. They could order the arts for any bike in their showroom, but not for a customers unit. If this is truly a safety issue, I do not understand how bikes sitting in a showroom are more dangerous than those being ridden every day. If they have the parts, why are they unwilling to provide them? I reached out to Honda Powersports on Monday of this week but have not received an answer. I also requested a callback on the NHTSA help line on Monday with no response. This does not seem right

NHTSA ID
11665090
Incident
Jun 2, 2025
Engine
Filed May 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Honda ADV160 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V195000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11658947
Incident
Apr 1, 2025
EngineFuel system
Filed Apr 15, 2025

I’m filing a complaint regarding a serious safety recall on my 2025 Honda ADV160 (Recall #25V195), which involves a defective oil pump driven gear. This recall can lead to engine seizure and cause the rear wheel to lock, risking crash or injury. I’ve called multiple dealerships to get this resolved, but I’ve been told either the recall doesn’t exist or that I need to “wait for a letter in the mail” and that no parts are available. In the meantime, I’m forced to continue riding this vehicle, which is my daily transportation. This is unacceptable for a known safety issue. I’m concerned about the lack of urgency from Honda, the risk of being injured, and the fact that I am unable to safely operate a brand-new motorcycle I just purchased. I want this issue escalated please, and I’m seeking a solution as soon as possible. I am also considering filing under California lemon law if this continues to go unresolved.

NHTSA ID
11654745
Incident
Apr 15, 2025

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda ADV160 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025Viewing710—
2024610—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.