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Honda CMX1100, CRF1100, XL750 Oil Leak Risk
high How serious is it? About this label
Oil leaking onto the rear tire may cause a loss of control while riding, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V358000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 29, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Honda CMX1100, CRF1100 and XL750 motorcycles have a bolt problem in the engine. The bolt that seals the crankcase may not have been made correctly, which can let engine oil leak out and land on the rear tire. Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control while riding, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
What you should do
2. Contact your Honda dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, to schedule a repair.
3. The crankcase sealing bolt will be replaced free of charge.
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 25V358000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Honda Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, Oil Leaks and Rear Wheel Lockup · all 11 Honda recalls in this area
Other Honda Crf1100 recalls
- Sep 5, 2025Honda CRF1100 Loses Horn and High-Beam Switchhigh
- Nov 21, 2024Honda CRF1100 Motorcycle Software Glitch May Stall Enginehigh
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and CRF1100 motorcycles. The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.
- Safety risk
- Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS2.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.