3 recalls covering model years 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Certain Honda CMX300 and CMX500 motorcycles, along with the Honda SCL500, have a screw that locks the handlebar in place. This lock screw can loosen over time and detach completely. If the screw comes loose, it may lodge between the motorcycle's frame and the steering stem, getting in the way of how the handlebars turn. This recall expands an earlier Honda recall that covered the same handlebar lock screw issue.
On certain Honda CMX300 and CMX500 motorcycles, the handlebar lock screw may gradually loosen and come loose from its mounting. If the screw detaches, it can become lodged between the frame and the steering stem. This can get in the way of normal steering, making the motorcycle harder to control and increasing the chance of a crash or injury for the rider.
On some Honda Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles, the right engine crank case cover was painted incorrectly, which can let a press-fit plug fall out of it. Once the plug is gone, oil can leak out and land on the exhaust pipe or the rear tire.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Honda CMX300. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2023 Honda CMX300. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Honda CMX300, CMX500 Handlebar Lock Screw May Loosen" (NHTSA campaign 26V500000), reported Jul 30, 2026.
No. None of the 3 Honda CMX300 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Honda dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: