2015 Honda CB500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CB500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda CB500. That ranks 2nd out of 3 CB500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,700 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 CB500 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 | 1 | 100% | 2,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Honda CB500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.
Risk: If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.
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.
There was a recall, starting march 2014 for rocker arm retaining bolt. My bolt came out when i was driving it, allowing shaft to come part way out along with some oil. Bolt is gone, but it looks like threads are ruined. I am glad engine did not lock up as it is a motorcycle.
Other Honda CB500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 CB500 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 CB500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda CB500?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda CB500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Honda CB500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CB500 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.