NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Honda CB500X Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Honda CB500X has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2013 Honda CB500X. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Honda CB500X owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda CB500X, describing incidents dated December 14, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11054790 · Filed
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL FOR AIRBAG RECALL.
Rocker Arm Shaft Retaining Bolt may Fall Out
NHTSA #14V056000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2014 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Potentially affected: 6,954 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Honda campaign JD7 · Owners notified March 11, 2014 · Vehicles built April 18, 2013 – July 11, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
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 CB500X model years
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