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Honda CB1000SP Piston Defect Risks Rear Wheel Lockup
critical How serious is it? About this label
A locked rear wheel increases the risk of a crash or injury, and oil leaking onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V892000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some CB1000SP motorcycles have pistons and piston rings that may not have been manufactured correctly. This can lead to rod bearing failure, which can cause the rear wheel to lock up while riding, or cause engine oil to leak onto the rear tire.
What you should do
2. Contact a Honda dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (recall number KT6).
3. The inspection and any needed 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 25V892000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
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 Cb1000sp recalls
- Mar 26, 2026Honda CB1000SP Fuel Hose May Disconnect and Leakcritical
- Oct 23, 2025Honda CB1000SP Gearshift Pedal Bolt May Loosenhigh
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 CB1000SP motorcycles. The pistons and piston rings 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 inspect and repair the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KT6. 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.