RoadVitals

2018 Honda CBR300R

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
1
Latest Oct 7, 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.
1
Latest Jun 4, 2019
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.
0
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.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2018 Honda CBR300R, most frequently naming the driver assistance category. 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

  • Driver assistance1100.0%

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
19V412000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Jun 4, 2019
3,898 units potentially affected
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
The risk: A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
The remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number KK3View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Driver assistance
Filed Oct 7, 2019
Crash reported1 injury reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA PIONEER 1000. WHILE IDLING IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PERSON STANDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH A SIDE-BY-SIDE UTILITY VEHICLE IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TOW. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE INDIVIDUAL THAT WAS STRUCK SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HIS LEG THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HOOK UP THE OTHER VEHICLE TO TOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER SIDE-BY-SIDE AGAIN AND MOVED IT APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS AT FULL THROTTLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PLACED ONTO THE CONTACT'S TRAILER AND TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH HONDA OF MELBOURNE (1240 S HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

NHTSA ID
11266879
Incident
Oct 5, 2019

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda CBR300R by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021010—
2020010—
2019000—
2018Viewing110—
2017100—
2016410—
2015520—
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.