Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Honda CB300F peaked in 2016, with 6 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
2015 Honda CB300F
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Aug 17, 2016 to Nov 3, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year259k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints63.0 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
83% of complaints about the 2015 Honda CB300F name engine and cooling
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Honda CB300F
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-528 | Jul 12, 2016 | Affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer | Engine and cooling | 11,424 | Part replacement |
| 15V-439 | Jul 8, 2015 | In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may… | Electrical system | 47,168 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Honda CB300F
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.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 3, 2016Failure Jun 8, 20161,350 milesMadison, WIExterior lighting
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BURNS OUT PRE-MATURE. REPLACED WITH OEM REPLACEMENT AND BURNS OUT AFTER LESS THAN 50 MILES. CONTINUES TO BURN OUT <50 MILES. NO MODIFICATIONS TO MOTORCYCLE.
NHTSA complaint 10924005 - Filed Oct 31, 2016Failure Jul 8, 2016Argyle, TXEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint 10920238 - Filed Oct 27, 2016Failure Aug 9, 2016Eatontown, NJEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ
NHTSA complaint 10919386 - Filed Oct 11, 2016Failure Oct 10, 2016Severna Park, MDEngine
DEALERSHIP QUOTED 24+ WEEKS BEFORE REPAIR CAN BE COMPLETED. WAS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED.
NHTSA complaint 10915202 - Filed Aug 31, 2016Failure Jun 30, 201660 milesSacramento, CAElectrical system, Engine
IF IT'S UNSAFE TO FURTHER SALES THEN IT'S UNSAFE TO RIDE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO WHO'S PAYING FOR THE TOWING COST? LOSS OF USE?? DEFLATED VALUE OF THE BIKE?
NHTSA complaint 10902952 - Filed Aug 17, 2016Failure Jul 29, 20163,000 milesPerris, CAEngine
I WAS DRIVING MY MOTORCYCLE ON THE CAR POOL LANE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BIKE SEIZED UP AND THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP SO I HELD THE CLUTCH LEVER AND PULLED TO THE LEFT OF THE LEFT MEDIAN SO I TOOK IT TO A SHOP BUT THEY JUST SCREWED ME AND DISMANTLED THE WHOLE ENGINE AND NEVER TOLD ME WHAT WAS WRONG SO I JUST BOUGH ANOTHER ENGINE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THIS ENGINE BUT THIS TIME I TOOK IT APART AND FOUND OUT THAT A MANUFACTURING ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING TO WEAR PREMATURELY, CORRODE AND BREAK, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND/OR NOT RESTART I FOUND A RECALL ON NHTSA WEBSITE I HAVE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH I I WILL SUPPLY.SO 2 ENGINES SAME PROBLEM. THE SECOND PICTURE IS THE BEARING THAT FAILED ALL THAT DEBRIS WAS IN MY OIL ALSO I LEARNED HOW TO TAKE APART AND PUT BACK TOGETHER MOTORCYCLE ENGINES BECAUSE I HAVE ABOUT 5 MOTORCYCLES AND DIRT BIKES.
NHTSA complaint 10896557
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- A15060D Aug 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull i… - Service Bulletin Dec 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - Honda Motor Co., Ltd is conducting a Safety Recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the AFFECTED UNITS section of this bulletin. Honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase … - SERVICE BULLETIN Aug 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE… - SERVICE BULLEITN Jul 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE … - SERVICE BULLETIN Sep 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE… - DEN-K3Q5J-06 May 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE SENSOR, CAUS… - SB-080115 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS CONTAINS AN OWNERS NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. HONDA NEWS LETTER REGARDING REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION OF STARTER RELAY SWITCH AFFECTING MOTORCYCLES AND INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT THEIR MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER IS BEING RECALLED DUE T…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.