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...
Engine & cooling
Honda CB500X Engine problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Honda CB500X's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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Latest CB500X engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cb500x. The contact stated he discovered oil residue underneath the water pump. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated in relation to the failure. The contact had yet to take the vehicle to be diagnosed or serviced for the failure. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but, had no success. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 2,050.
There was a recall, starting march 2014 for rocker arm retaining bolt. My bolt came out when I was driving it, allowing shaft to come part way out along with some oil. Bolt is gone, but it looks like threads are ruined. I am glad engine did not lock up as it is a motorcycle.
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