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2015 Honda CBR300R

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.
5
Latest May 1, 2019
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 Jul 12, 2016
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 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Honda CBR300R, most frequently naming the engine, powertrain (other) and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

  • Engine562.5%
  • Powertrain (other)225.0%
  • Other / unspecified112.5%

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

2 campaigns 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
16V528000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Jul 12, 2016
11,424 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
The risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number KB9View on NHTSA.gov
15V439000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Jul 8, 2015
47,168 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
The risk: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number JS9, JT0View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed May 1, 2019

IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP

NHTSA ID
11205132
Incident
Apr 25, 2019
Mileage
6,022 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 2, 2018

WHILE RIDING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD POP. FELT LIKE THE BACK TIRE WAS LOCKING UP ON ME. ONCE I GOT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ID
11115313
Incident
Jun 9, 2018
Mileage
16,837 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 18, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
10916815
Incident
Jul 8, 2016
EngineOther / unspecifiedPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,050.

NHTSA ID
10915409
Incident
Oct 5, 2016
Mileage
18,050 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 16, 2016

I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ. 85032. 602 996 9280. THE SERVICE DEPT. TECH DERRICK, WAS VERY HELPFUL AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HONDA HAD TO SEND A REPAIR KIT TO THEM. HE SAID HONDA CORPORATE WAS VERY SLOW IN RESPONSE TO THIS REPAIR REQUEST BECAUSE THEY WANTED TO SERVICE THEIR UNSOLD STOCK FIRST. I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT. I HAVE BEEN WAITING AND WENT BACK AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THAT HONDA CORPORATE WAS NOT AS INTERESTED IN HELPING THE REPAIR AS GETTING THE STOCK BIKES SOLD. THEY WERE MORE OF THE ATTITUDE WHEN THE MOTOR DOES EXPLODE AND THE ENGINE SEIZES WE WILL REPAIR IT. THIS IS NOT THEIR SERVICE FAULT AS HE SAID HE WOULD LOVE TO GET MY MOTOR FIXED BUT CORP WAS BEING POOR ABOUT IT. THE RECALL NOTICE SAID THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE CAUSING THE RIDER POSSIBLE HARM.

NHTSA ID
10907109
Incident
Aug 1, 2016

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

A15060D

STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.

DEN-K3Q5J-06

AIR BAGS

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE SENSOR, CAUSING A DTC TO BE SET ON THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH A DECLARING “AIRBAG” LIGHT.

DLR MSG - MC - E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS EXPANDING SOME VIN RANGES WITHIN THE EXISTING SAFETY RECALL OF MULTIPLE MODELS (S/B MULTI-MODEL: STARTER RELAY SWITCH #1 REVISED: AUGUST 2015) ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED JULY 2015. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THERE MAY BE A DEFECT WITHIN THE STARTER RELAY SWITCH (STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH) ASSEMBLY THAT CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN RESISTANCE ACROSS THE MAIN FUSE, POTENTIALLY INTERRUPTING BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AN INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BATTERY VOLTAGE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO A) NOT START OR B) STALL WHILE RIDING. IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE INCREASED RESISTANCE AT THE MAIN FUSE CAN CAUSE THE STARTER RELAY SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE. AN ENGINE THAT STALLS WHILE RIDING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Service Bulletin

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Service bulletin - Honda Motor Co., Ltd is conducting a Safety Recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the AFFECTED UNITS section of this bulletin. Honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentially interrupting battery voltage to the electrical system which can cause the engine to A) not start or B) stall while riding. In an extreme case, the increased resistance at the main fuse may cause the starter relay switch to catch on fire.

SERVICE BULLETIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN RESISTANCE AT THE MAIN FUSE, POTENTIALLY INTERRUPTING BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO A) NOT START OR B) STALL WHILE RIDING. IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE INCREASED RESISTANCE AT THE MAIN FUSE MAY CAUSE THE STARTER RELAY SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE."

SERVICE BULLETIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN RESISTANCE AT THE MAIN FUSE, POTENTIALLY INTERRUPTING BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO A) NOT START OR B) STALL WHILE RIDING. IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE INCREASED RESISTANCE AT THE MAIN FUSE MAY CAUSE THE STARTER RELAY SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE."

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda CBR300R by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021010—
2020010—
2019000—
2018110—
2017100—
2016410—
2015Viewing520—
2014000—

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.