NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Honda CB500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Honda CB500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 CB500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Honda CB500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda CB500, describing incidents dated May 8, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10984364 · Filed
THERE WAS A RECALL, STARTING MARCH 2014 FOR ROCKER ARM RETAINING BOLT. MY BOLT CAME OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT, ALLOWING SHAFT TO COME PART WAY OUT ALONG WITH SOME OIL. BOLT IS GONE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THREADS ARE RUINED. I AM GLAD ENGINE DID NOT LOCK UP AS IT IS A MOTORCYCLE.
Fuel Level Sensor Float Arm Deformation
NHTSA #15V475000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported July 29, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Potentially affected: 14,575 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Honda campaign JT1 · Owners notified September 15, 2015 · Vehicles built January 13, 2015 – May 16, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.
Safety consequence
If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.
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 December 12, 2014 – May 16, 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.
Other Honda CB500 model years
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