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Honda motorcycles may leak engine oil onto rear tire
high How serious is it? About this label
Oil on the rear tire can cause a crash or injury, so get the bolt replaced soon and stop riding if you see oil leaking or dripping near the rear wheel.
What's wrong, in plain English
A sealing bolt on the engine case may have been made incorrectly. If it does not seal properly, engine oil can seep out and drip onto the rear tire. Oil on a tire makes it slippery and can cause you to lose control of the motorcycle, especially while braking, cornering, or riding on wet pavement. Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt at no charge, and owner letters went out in July 2025.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda motorcycle dealer or Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 and reference recall KS2.
3. Have the crankcase sealing bolt replaced — the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Honda engine recalls keep centering on rod bearings and oil leaks · all 11 Honda recalls in this area
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.