Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Honda CMX500 peaked in 2024, with 1 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 Honda CMX500
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Jul 12, 2024 to Jul 12, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year263k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2023 motorcycle
Severity index0.02023 motorcycles average 7.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2023 Honda CMX500 name brakes
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 2023 Honda CMX500
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-500 | Jul 30, 2026 | Handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach | Steering | 43,913 | Part replacement |
| 26V-146 | Mar 12, 2026 | Handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach | Steering | 19,406 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Honda CMX500
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 12, 2024Failure Jun 9, 2024400 milesAthens, GAService brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CMX500 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed, but the rear brakes failed to engage to stop the motorcycle. The contact regained control of the motorcycle and rode to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer replaced the ABS and calipers, but the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 400.
NHTSA complaint 11601484
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.