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2023 Honda CRF300L

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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Latest Feb 25, 2026
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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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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2023 Honda CRF300L. 5 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.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Feb 25, 2026

The left handlebar (unusually large) horn button and turn signal switch are reversed compared to the standard positioning of these thumb switches (when compared to the majority of motorcycles). The horn button is above the turn signal switch. This causes confusion in operation of the motorcycle with the horn button being pressed rather than the turn signal being switched left or right creating dangerous delayed turn signal operation especially at intersections where the majority of motorcycle accidents occur. This is especially dangerous if you have ridden or ride other motorcycles where the switch positioning is correct. To my knowledge many Honda motorcycles are equipped as such, including dual sports such as my Honda CRF, along with many of their ADV’s. Motorcycle models include 150 cc sized engines that are small enough for youth to operate. The dealer just said that’s how they are made. American Honda has ignored any requests for an explanation or corrective action. Many riders complain including internet comments. Honda has made many motorcycles with this defect. I would estimate at least 1 million units over multiple years. My Honda CRF300L has been in production since model year 2021. Its predecessor was produced from 2013-2020. These are just the Dual Sport models with the above defect. The ADV (“Adventure”) motorcycles are spread over many different models and at larger volumes.

NHTSA ID
11720499
Incident
Feb 17, 2026

Manufacturer communications

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

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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"Owner Notification Letter - American Honda Motor, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall for ALL 2021 - 2025 CRF300L/LA/LDA motorcycles. Our records indicate that you may own one of these motorcycles. This notice is sent to you in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency regulations."

CRF300 #1 - February 2027

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance.

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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Dealer Message - A fuel system permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards and is not in compliance.

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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Dealer Message - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance.

CRF300L #1 - October 2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance.

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 CRF300L by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2024000—
2023Viewing100—
2022000—
2021110—

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.