NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Honda CB300F Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Honda CB300F has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Honda CB300F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Honda CB300F owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda CB300F, describing incidents dated June 8, 2016 to October 10, 2016.

Most-cited components

Engine 5 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10924005 · Filed November 3, 2016
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BURNS OUT PRE-MATURE. REPLACED WITH OEM REPLACEMENT AND BURNS OUT AFTER LESS THAN 50 MILES. CONTINUES TO BURN OUT <50 MILES. NO MODIFICATIONS TO MOTORCYCLE.
ODI #10920238 · Filed October 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
ODI #10919386 · Filed October 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…

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Connecting Rod Bearing Retainer may Fail

NHTSA #16V528000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported July 12, 2016 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 11,424 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign KB9 · Owners notified August 26, 2016 · Vehicles built June 17, 2014 – May 14, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

Safety consequence

If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Starter Relay Switch may Cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #15V439000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 47,168 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign JS9, JT0 · Owners notified August 31, 2015 · Vehicles built June 17, 2014 – May 13, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.

Safety consequence

A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Honda CB300F. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Honda CB300F.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10924005

Incident: June 8, 2016 · Filed: November 3, 2016

REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BURNS OUT PRE-MATURE. REPLACED WITH OEM REPLACEMENT AND BURNS OUT AFTER LESS THAN 50 MILES. CONTINUES TO BURN OUT <50 MILES. NO MODIFICATIONS TO MOTORCYCLE.

Engine

ODI #10920238

Incident: July 8, 2016 · Filed: October 31, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Engine

ODI #10919386

Incident: August 9, 2016 · Filed: October 27, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ

Engine

ODI #10915202

Incident: October 10, 2016 · Filed: October 11, 2016

DEALERSHIP QUOTED 24+ WEEKS BEFORE REPAIR CAN BE COMPLETED. WAS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #10902952

Incident: June 30, 2016 · Filed: August 31, 2016

IF IT'S UNSAFE TO FURTHER SALES THEN IT'S UNSAFE TO RIDE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO WHO'S PAYING FOR THE TOWING COST? LOSS OF USE?? DEFLATED VALUE OF THE BIKE?

Engine

ODI #10896557

Incident: July 29, 2016 · Filed: August 17, 2016

I WAS DRIVING MY MOTORCYCLE ON THE CAR POOL LANE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BIKE SEIZED UP AND THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP SO I HELD THE CLUTCH LEVER AND PULLED TO THE LEFT OF THE LEFT MEDIAN SO I TOOK IT TO A SHOP BUT THEY JUST SCREWED ME AND DISMANTLED THE WHOLE ENGINE AND NEVER TOLD ME WHAT WAS WRONG SO I JUST BOUGH ANOTHER ENGINE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THIS ENGINE BUT THIS TIME I TOOK IT APART AND FOUND OUT THAT A MANUFACTURING ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING TO WEAR PREMATURELY, CORRODE AND BREAK, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND/OR NOT RESTART I FOUND A RECALL ON NHTSA WEBSITE I HAVE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH I I WILL SUPPLY.SO 2 ENGINES SAME PROBLEM. THE SECOND PICTURE IS THE BEARING THAT FAILED ALL THAT DEBRIS WAS IN MY OIL ALSO I LEARNED HOW TO TAKE APART AND PUT BACK TOGETHER MOTORCYCLE ENGINES BECAUSE I HAVE ABOUT 5 MOTORCYCLES AND DIRT BIKES.

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