Honda CB500X Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Honda CB500X, across 4 model years (2013–2021). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Honda CB500X years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CB500X model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 CB500X: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2013 CB500X: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda CB500X problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda CB500X model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 CB500X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 CB500X | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 CB500X | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 CB500X | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CB500X years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (1), 2013 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda CB500X?
Air Bags, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Honda CB500X have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.