2013 Honda CB500F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CB500F years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda CB500F. That ranks 2nd out of 3 CB500F model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Honda CB500F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Honda CB500F recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.
Risk: Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
Left front parking lamp / running light integrated with turn signal assembly fails repeatedly. Replacing with oem or after-market long-life rated bulbs, the parking lamp filament will still fail after a brief period of time (< 2 months). Failure occur in any situation - whether motorcycle is…
Other Honda CB500F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 CB500F | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 CB500F | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CB500F?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda CB500F?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Honda CB500F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CB500F model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.