2015 HONDA CB500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HONDA CB500
The 2015 HONDA CB500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 HONDA CB500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 HONDA CB500, potentially affecting up to 61,743 vehicles.
Recall 15V475000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 14,575 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the...
Consequence: If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.
View full details →Recall 15V439000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 47,168 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HONDA CB500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HONDA CB500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2015 HONDA CB500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HONDA CB500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HONDA CB500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HONDA CB500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CB500
- 2013 HONDA CB500 — 0 complaints
- 2014 HONDA CB500 — 3 complaints
- 2015 HONDA CB500 (current)
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