NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Honda CMX500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Honda CMX500 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 2023 Honda CMX500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Honda CMX500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda CMX500, describing incidents dated June 9, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11601484 · Filed
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CMX500 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed, but the rear brakes failed to engage to stop the motorcycle. The contact regained control of the motorcycle and rode to the dealer; however, the cause of…
Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
NHTSA #26V500000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported July 30, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Potentially affected: 43,913 vehicles
Repair completion: 1.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Honda campaign KU8 · Owners notified September 28, 2026 · Vehicles built through November 25, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Safety consequence
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU8. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Loose Handlebar Lock Screw May Detach and Interfere with Steering
NHTSA #26V146000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported March 12, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Potentially affected: 19,406 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Honda campaign KUO · Owners notified May 1, 2026 · Vehicles built December 3, 2022 – July 4, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Safety consequence
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
Other Honda CMX500 model years
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