2013 HONDA CB500F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HONDA CB500F
The 2013 HONDA CB500F has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 HONDA CB500F
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 HONDA CB500F, potentially affecting up to 6,954 vehicles.
Recall 14V056000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,954 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the...
Consequence: Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HONDA CB500F
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HONDA CB500F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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)
Safety Rating for the 2013 HONDA CB500F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HONDA CB500F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HONDA CB500F
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 HONDA CB500F. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Service Bulletin — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - Honda is launching a Safety and Emissions Recall on all model year 2013 through 2015 CB500F/FA and CBR500R/RA motorcycles. Honda has determined that the fuel level sensor float arm can become disconnected, which results in an inaccurate fuel gauge display and a rattling noise within the fuel...
Service Bulletin — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Service bulletin - Honda is launching a Safety and Emissions Recall on all model year 2013 through 2015 CB500F/FA and CBR500R/RA motorcycles. Honda has determined that the fuel level sensor float arm can become disconnected, which results in an inaccurate fuel gauge display and a rattling noise within the fuel...
DLR MSG - MC - S — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Dealer message - The Service Bulletin in support of the SAFETY RECALL of 2013-2015CB500F and CBR500R motorcycles for a potentially defective Fuel Level Sensor is posted on iN.
SERVICE BULLETIN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY AND EMISSIONS RECALL ON ALL MODEL YEAR 2013 THROUGH 2015 CB500F/FA AND CBR500R/RA MOTORCYCLES. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FLOAT ARM CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH RESULTS IN AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAY AND A RATTLING...
DLR MSG - MC 201 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - Honda is launching a SAFETY RECALL on the following models. Effective immediately, YOU MUST NOT SELL any 2013 model year CBR500R/RA, CB500F/FA, or CB500X/XA within the following affected VIN ranges until it is repaired according to the Service Bulletin repair procedure.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HONDA CB500F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CB500F
- 2013 HONDA CB500F (current)
- 2014 HONDA CB500F — 2 complaints
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