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Honda CBR600RR engine flaw risks rear wheel lockup
critical How serious is it? About this label
A rear wheel that locks up while the motorcycle is moving increases the risk of a crash or injury, and oil leaking onto hot engine parts increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V891000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some 2024-2026 Honda CBR600RR motorcycles may have a cylinder head that was not manufactured the way it should have been. This manufacturing problem can lead to a bearing on one of the engine's connecting rods failing. If that bearing fails, it may cause the motorcycle's rear wheel to suddenly lock up, or it may cause engine oil to leak out and land on the rear tire.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
3. The engine assembly replacement 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 25V891000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
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 Cbr600rr recalls
- Feb 15, 2024Honda CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, GL1800 Fuel Pump May Failhigh
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.
- Safety risk
- Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. Engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KT5 and KU3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.