Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Honda CRF300L peaked in 2022, 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
2021 Honda CRF300L
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Jul 1, 2022 to Jul 1, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year129k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Honda CRF300L 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
One recall campaign covers the 2021 Honda CRF300L
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-382 | May 24, 2021 | Rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough | Lighting | 28,528 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Honda CRF300L
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 1, 2022Failure Jul 1, 2022Fort Collins, COEngine
The oil seal behind the Mechanical Seal in the engine has Failed 3 times. Oil leaks from a small drain pipe on the bottom of the engine on the front right side, below the water pump assembly. When the Oil seal fails oil leaks from the drain pipe dripping oil in front of the rear wheel. I noticed this and see that the rear tire can contact the dripping oil and cause a slick and slippery situation where the rear wheel can loose traction and control, thus ending in bodily harm. The oil seal and mechanical seal failure is a know issue on the CRF 250 and 300 as they use the same bottom end of the motor. It is my advice for NHTSA to look into the issue have Honda re-engineer the Mechanical and Oil seals so there can be no failure. Luckily I have not had the oil seal fail to the point of an accident. I do not trust the motorcycle and will not ride it. Honda will not take it back thus I will sell or trade it to someone else with full disclosure. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint 11471960
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.
- CRF300 #1 - August 2026 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance. - MCPSC08202026902 Aug 20, 2026 · Other
Dealer Message -The full service bulletin and parts availability for the Emissions Recall relating to 2021-2025 CRF300L/LA/LDA FUEL SYSTEM (CRF300L #1) have been delayed until March 2027. Dealers will be notified again by iN message once the bulletin and pa… - ONLKT104292026 Apr 29, 2026 · Emissions
"Owner Notification Letter - American Honda Motor, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall for ALL 2021 - 2025 CRF300L/LA/LDA motorcycles. Our records indicate that you may own one of these motorcycles. This notice is sent to you in accordance with the Envir… - CRF300 #1 - February 2027 Feb 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance. - MCPSC11202025903 Nov 21, 2025 · Other
Dealer Message - A fuel system permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards and is not in compliance. - CRF300L #1 - October 2025 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance. - MCPSC10082025901 Oct 9, 2025 · Other
Dealer Message - A fuel permeation test revealed that the fuel system does not meet regulatory standards. The fuel system has a lower than expected permeation value and is not within emission certification compliance.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.