2015 Honda CB300F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CB300F years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda CB300F. That is the most of any CB300F model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 1,530 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Honda CB300F problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 83% | 1,530 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 60 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 1,350 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Honda CB300F recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
Dealership quoted 24+ weeks before repair can be completed. Was advised not to operate motorcycle until the repair is performed.
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?
Other Honda CB300F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CB300F | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda CB300F?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda CB300F?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Honda CB300F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CB300F model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.