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2006 Honda CBR600RR Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Honda CBR600RR has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2006 Honda CBR600RR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Honda CBR600RR owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda CBR600RR, describing incidents dated October 21, 2014 to April 4, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11654483 · Filed April 14, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda CBR 600. The contact stated that while attempting to register the motorcycle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 18,000, and at the time of registration…
ODI #11090843 · Filed April 29, 2018
I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I…

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Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering

NHTSA #14E012000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 1, 2014 · Ohlins Racing AB

Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles

Repair completion: 4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 19, 2013

Defect description

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

Safety consequence

If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

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.

OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT

NHTSA #06V270000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice

Reported July 26, 2006 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 1,190,000 vehicles

Owners notified August 2, 2006 · Vehicles built September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Safety consequence

THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Honda CBR600RR. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Honda CBR600RR.

Electrical System

ODI #11654483

Incident: April 4, 2025 · Filed: April 14, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda CBR 600. The contact stated that while attempting to register the motorcycle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 18,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 34,235.

Steering; Vehicle Speed Control; Wheels

ODI #11090843

Crash 1 injury1 death

Incident: October 21, 2014 · Filed: April 29, 2018

I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I REMEMBER BEFORE IMPACT, WAS 45MPH

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