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2022 Honda Grom125

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.
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Latest Jan 15, 2022
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Honda Grom125, most frequently naming the engine, powertrain (other) and transmission categories. 6 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

  • Engine240.0%
  • Powertrain (other)240.0%
  • Transmission120.0%

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

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

EnginePowertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Jan 15, 2022

I have 100 miles on my 2022 Honda Grom motorcycle. At around 50 miles it began making a noise it in 4th and 5th gear. I am worried that the noise in those gears may be causing other issues to my gearbox which can put me in danger. Neutral is hard to find and it sometimes slips into a false neutral that shows as “- -“. Once I was downshifting from 4rd to 3rd and it fell into the false neutral leaving me in a dangerous spot where I could not accelerate. I have contacted Honda but not heard back and I am going to see my dealer next Thursday to see if they are willing to help. Researching my issue online yielded similar stories from other people with the exact same model. Some of them have had to pay dealers for repairs and others were turned away saying there’s no recall so they can’t help. Please help Honda recognize this issue before someone gets hurt.

NHTSA ID
11447626
Incident
Jan 14, 2022
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 8, 2021

Brand new motorcycle. Transmission is shifting hard and lots of whining and whirling noise coming from the engine block/Transmission/clutch. It's definitely a flawed design

NHTSA ID
11436040
Incident
Sep 9, 2021

Manufacturer communications

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

ONLKS704292026

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"Owner Notification Letter - American Honda Motor, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall for ALL 2020 - 2026 MSX125 Grom 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."

Grom125 #3-February 2028

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.

GROM125 #3 - 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.

MCPSC10062025902

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.

MCPSC08072025902

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.

GROM 125 - August 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 Grom125 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025100—
2024000—
2023100—
2022Viewing200—
2021000—
2020010—
2016000—
2015310—
2014220—

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.