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Honda Rebel 300 Engine Cover May Leak Oil

NHTSA campaign 23V261000 · Reported Apr 12, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

critical How serious is it? About this label

Oil leaking onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire increases the risk of a fire, a crash, or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V261000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 12, 2023
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your motorcycle's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Honda dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V261000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Honda CMX300

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, Oil Leaks and Rear Wheel Lockup · all 11 Honda recalls in this area

Other Honda CMX300 recalls

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Mar 12, 2026Honda CMX300/CMX500 Handlebar Lock Screw May Loosenhigh

Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles. The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
Safety risk: Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.