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2017 Honda CMX500

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.
2
Latest Nov 14, 2018
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 Jul 30, 2026
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Honda CMX500, most frequently naming the electrical category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 11 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

  • Electrical2100.0%

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
26V500000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Jul 30, 2026
43,913 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)Manufacturer number KUOView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed Nov 14, 2018

THE ORIENTATION OF THE HORN BUTTON AND TURN SIGNAL IS DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLE AND IS DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR WHEN TRYING TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL OR THE HORN.....WHEN NEGOTIATING A CORNER.....

NHTSA ID
11151612
Incident
Nov 14, 2018
Mileage
8,028 mi
Electrical
Filed Nov 14, 2018

THE HORN BUTTON IS IN A NON-STANDARD PLACE. EVERY BIKE I'VE RIDDEN FOR THE LAST 25 YEARS THE HORN BUTTON IS BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL, WHILE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS ABOVE IT (MIDDLE POSITION). EVEN IN TRAINING CLASSES (MSF FOR SURE) THEY TEACH YOU WHERE EACH CONTROL IS LOCATED, AND THEY ARE STANDARDS FOR ALL BIKES SO YOU CAN ALWAYS KNOW WHERE TO REACH THEM WITHOUT LOOKING, AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD. ON MY '17 HONDA REBEL, THEY HAVE DECIDED TO SWITCH CONTROL POSITIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I FEEL THIS REPRESENTS A TREMENDOUS SAFETY HAZARD, AS I'VE ALREADY ENCOUNTERED SITUATIONS WHERE I NEEDED TO WARN OFF A VEHICLE FROM ENCROACHING IN MY LANE, AND MY THUMB IMMEDIATELY REACHES FOR THE LOWER BUTTON BUT INSTEAD OF THE HORN SOUND, I'M JUST HITTING THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH INSTEAD. I REACHED OUT TO HONDA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. ON THE ASSOCIATED HONDA REBEL FORUM MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS AS WELL, AND I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE EVEN TRADED THEIR BIKES IN BECAUSE OF THIS SIMPLE ISSUE. TO ME THIS WOULD BE THE EQUIVALENT OF MOVING THE HORN IN AN AUTOMOBILE FROM THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO SOME SMALL SWITCH NEAR THE RADIO. NOBODY COULD REACH THAT IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING CONCERN OF MINE ALL SUMMER THE MORE FREQUENTLY I RIDE MY BIKE. I'VE THOUGHT OF REPLACING THE SWITCH WITH AN OLDER MODEL IN THE CORRECT POSITION BUT WANT TO REACH OUT TO AS MANY AGENCIES AS POSSIBLE FIRST AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A PROBLEM FOR HONDA TO ADDRESS. CAN SOMETHING BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAULT? THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.

NHTSA ID
11151380
Incident
Jun 1, 2018
Mileage
1,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

ONLKJ307302019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Followup Notice - In May 2018, we notified you of an Emission Recall involving the EVAP canister charge hose on your 2017 or 2018 CMX300/A or CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycle. At the time, we advised owner's of the following: Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists in all model 2017 and certain model 2018 Honda CMX300/A and CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycles. The fuel vapor permeation of the EVAP canister charge hose exceeds the federal permeation standards. An updated part, made of a different material, is available to correct this condition.

Customer Letter

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Customer letter - Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists in all model 2017, and certain model year 2018 Honda CMX300/A and CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycles. The fuel vapor permeation of the EVAP canister charge hose exceeds the federal permeation standards. An updated part, made of a different material, is available to correct this condition.

Customer Letter

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer letter - Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists in all model 2017, and certain model year 2018 Honda CMX300/A and CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycles. The fuel vapor permeation of the EVAP canister charge hose exceeds the federal permeation standards. An updated part, made of a different material, is available to correct this condition.

MCMFS07122018901

EQUIPMENT

Dealer message - Please be advised that repair parts for this campaign are now available on open order with a line item restriction of one.

MCMFS07122018901

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Dealer message - Please be advised that repair parts for this campaign are now available on open order with a line item restriction of one.

EMISSION RECALL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of all 2017, and certain 2018 CMX300/A and CMX500/A motorcycles to replace the EVAP canister charge hose with an updated part. The canister charge hose exceeds the federal fuel vapor permeation standard.

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 CMX500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025020—
2024010—
2023120—
2022110—
2021120—
2020020—
2019010—
2018010—
2017Viewing210—

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.