Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Honda CBR300R peaked in 2016, with 3 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 CBR300R
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Sep 16, 2016 to May 1, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year259k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2015 Honda CBR300R 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 CBR300R
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 CBR300R
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.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 1, 2019Failure Apr 25, 20196,022 milesMobile, ALEngine, Power 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, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP
NHTSA complaint 11205132 - Filed Aug 2, 2018Failure Jun 9, 201816,837 milesOverland Park, KSEngine
WHILE RIDING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD POP. FELT LIKE THE BACK TIRE WAS LOCKING UP ON ME. ONCE I GOT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint 11115313 - Filed Oct 18, 2016Failure Jul 8, 2016Pelver, SCEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint 10916815 - Filed Oct 11, 2016Failure Oct 5, 201618,050 milesHayward, CAEngine, Power train, Wheels
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 complaint 10915409 - Filed Sep 16, 2016Failure Aug 1, 2016Phoenix, AZEngine
I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ. 85032. 602 996 9280. THE SERVICE DEPT. TECH DERRICK, WAS VERY HELPFUL AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HONDA HAD TO SEND A REPAIR KIT TO THEM. HE SAID HONDA CORPORATE WAS VERY SLOW IN RESPONSE TO THIS REPAIR REQUEST BECAUSE THEY WANTED TO SERVICE THEIR UNSOLD STOCK FIRST. I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT. I HAVE BEEN WAITING AND WENT BACK AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THAT HONDA CORPORATE WAS NOT AS INTERESTED IN HELPING THE REPAIR AS GETTING THE STOCK BIKES SOLD. THEY WERE MORE OF THE ATTITUDE WHEN THE MOTOR DOES EXPLODE AND THE ENGINE SEIZES WE WILL REPAIR IT. THIS IS NOT THEIR SERVICE FAULT AS HE SAID HE WOULD LOVE TO GET MY MOTOR FIXED BUT CORP WAS BEING POOR ABOUT IT. THE RECALL NOTICE SAID THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE CAUSING THE RIDER POSSIBLE HARM.
NHTSA complaint 10907109
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MC - The Wrench Sep 5, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Honda technician newsletter - Wheel Stripe Installation at Set-Up - 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… - DLR MSG - MC - E Dec 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS EXPANDING SOME VIN RANGES WITHIN THE EXISTING SAFETY RECALL OF MULTIPLE MODELS (S/B MULTI-MODEL: STARTER RELAY SWITCH #1 REVISED: AUGUST 2015) ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED JULY 2015. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THERE MAY BE A DEFECT WITHIN THE STA… - 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…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.