2014 Honda CB500F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CB500F years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda CB500F. That is the most of any CB500F model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Honda CB500F problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~7,600 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~3,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%7,600——
Unknown or Other150%3,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2014 Honda CB500F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Honda CB500F.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

4/1/2014 noon- i drove the car 2 miles, mostly 50 mph or less, pulled up to my mailbox on a residential street, put the car in park, noticed copious smoke from underneath. Jumped from the car as my husband called 911. The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed. There had been no…

Unknown or Other · received Apr 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10969909

Motorcycle parked in noonday sun on clear 60-degree winter day. Came back after 2 hours to find electronic instrument panel melting and hot to the touch. Panel also turned black so no speed, fuel level, tachometer, and engine warning lights. Identical situation occurred december of 2015 with…

Electrical System · received Jan 26, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10947806

Other Honda CB500F years

← 2013 CB500F · 2021 CB500F →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2021 CB500F01
201420
2013 CB500F11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda CB500F?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda CB500F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.