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2015 Honda CBR300R

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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5Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Engine
5Power Train
2Wheels
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Power Train complaints

2 reports
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6,022 miles · May 1, 2019
EnginePower Train

IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING, …

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IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP

NHTSA ODI #11205132

18,050 miles · Oct 11, 2016
EnginePower TrainWheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,050.

NHTSA ODI #10915409

Official recalls

2

16V528000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Jul 12, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

15V439000 · Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay

Jul 8, 2015

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 & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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