Honda CB500F recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Honda CB500F, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- May 24, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Honda C125, 2021 Honda CB500F, 2020–2021 Honda CB500X and 10 other models — Exterior Lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
21V382000 · 29K units · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Feb 14, 2014Crash risk2013 Honda CB500F, 2013 Honda CB500FA, 2013 Honda CB500X and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.
14V056000 · 7K units · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)