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2013-2021 · 4 model years
Honda CB500F Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Honda CB500F across 4 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
CB500F complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common CB500F problems
Honda CB500F recalls 4
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may...
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant...
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially...
Latest CB500F complaints
4/1/2014 Noon- I drove the car 2 miles, mostly 50 mph or less, pulled up to my mailbox on a residential street, put the car in park, noticed copious smoke from underneath. Jumped from the car as my husband called 911. The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed. There had been no evidence of oil leak or other malfunction. Oil life was at 30% as I had checked it the day before. There were no indications of malfunction before the smoke, no accidents, no warning lights, nothing to indicate a problem. Fire department, police reports available. Reported to state farm insurance. Cause unknown since it just happened.
Motorcycle parked in noonday sun on clear 60-degree winter day. Came back after 2 hours to find electronic instrument panel melting and hot to the touch. Panel also turned black so no speed, fuel level, tachometer, and engine warning lights. Identical situation occurred december of 2015 with instrument panel replaced under warranty although local dealer told me honda did it reluctantly. Motorcycle is now off warranty so cost will be over 500$. Motorcycles are supposed to be able to be left in sunlight and not having an instrument panel/pod is a safety hazard. Similar instrument panels are used on several other honda motorcycles and forums are full of similar failures. *Tr
Left front parking lamp / running light integrated with turn signal assembly fails repeatedly. Replacing with oem or after-market long-life rated bulbs, the parking lamp filament will still fail after a brief period of time (< 2 months). Failure occur in any situation - whether motorcycle is stationary or in motion. A search for "2013 cb500 left running light site:www.Cbr500riders.Com" on http://google.Com reveals many cases where others are experiencing the same problem. One user stated that the entire lamp...
Read the full complaint
assembly was replaced by the dealership and that they have not experienced any additional failures. (Http://www.Cbr500riders.Com/forum/honda-cb500f/46386-front-turn-signal-bulb-keeps-blowing.Html#post642954)
Questions about the Honda CB500F
Which Honda CB500F years have the most problems?
Which Honda CB500F years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other CB500F years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Honda CB500F problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Honda CB500F have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Honda CB500F model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data