Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Cfmoto 450SS peaked in 2024, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Cfmoto 450SS
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in China. Owner complaints on file from May 17, 2024 to Jun 26, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year11,700 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2023 motorcycle
Severity index0.02023 motorcycles average 7.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2023 Cfmoto 450SS name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2023 Cfmoto 450SS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-108 | Feb 13, 2024 | Telematics box (T-box) may fall onto the front steering forks, which can cause a loss of steering control | Structure | 1,700 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Cfmoto 450SS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 26, 2024Failure Apr 22, 2024Lafayette, LAUnknown or other
Lafayette PowerSports is not ordering my recall part. Been since April 22nd that I first contacted them about it. A month and a half later, I went in person, and they never ordered it. They said they'll order it and should be here by 4 days. Waited a week, called them, rep told me they can't check and have to wait for the manager to get back and they'll call me. It's been a week later and still nothing. This is a recall part that can fall into my forks and effect my steering. Pretty serious and they're not taking it serious
NHTSA complaint 11597018 - Filed May 17, 2024Failure Mar 24, 20242,100 milesLittleton, COPower train, Service brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2023 CF Moto 450SS Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at 15 MPH, the rear brakes failed to operate while attempting to stop the motorcycle. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact attempted to take the motorcycle to the dealer for service. Upon entering a parking lot, the front brake handles began to stick. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was difficult to accelerate. The contact made it to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The mechanic stated that the brake light pressure switch had failed and caused the rear brake defect. The contact was then informed that the front brake handle defect was caused by a brake master cylinder failure. The motorcycle was repaired under warranty. Recently, the contact stated that while riding 45 MPH, the motorcycle shut off without warning. The contact engaged the clutch to safely pull off to the shoulder of the road. The failure nearly caused the contact to be thrown off the bike. Due to the failure, the motorcycle was towed to the dealer however, the motorcycle was not yet diagnosed. The motorcycle had yet to be repaired. The motorcycle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,100.
NHTSA complaint 11589277
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SVC-2025-12 Nov 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to feedback that the brake bleeding procedure in motorcycle service manuals is not always successful, CFMOTO-USA developed a procedure to supplement the service manual information. - WAR-2023-08 Nov 30, 2023 · Service Campaign
The dashboard on model year 2023 450SS motorcycles displays distance in inches rather than feet while the navigation function is used. - cf2023-16w Oct 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CFMOTO has determined that some 450SS models could have a display issue in that the distance units are displayed in inches instead of feet when using the simple navigation function on the dashboard. This is caused by the wrong imperial minimum distance uni…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.