2009 Honda CBR1000RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR1000RR years
- Not enough data 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR. That ranks 3rd out of 18 CBR1000RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 26,023 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Honda CBR1000RR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 60% | 26,023 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Honda CBR1000RR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
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.
Hello, i own a 2009 cbr 1000rr abs. I've put over 40,000 miles on the bike since i bought it new in april 2011. The bike performed well until december 2013. I experienced my first crash on that bike. I was coming to a traffic light, it turned yellow, i applied the front brakes to stop at the light…
When approaching a sharp turn my anti-lock brakes malfunctioned. The brake caliper came back almost to my grips and i went past my braking point by several feet. I ended up in the sandy gravel on the side of the road. I never wrecked but i came close. The abs light was flashing so i reset it by…
When i applied the brakes increased pressure on the brake lever didn't result in increased braking force and the bike wouldn't slow down then suddenly the brake lever came back toward the handle bar and the abs light came on and normal braking resumed in fail-safe mode. The dealer replaced the…
My first issue was roughly one month ago. The next ride after my first track day at (thank god nothing happened at the high speeds of the track with other riders all around). Came into a corner with two riders following close behind and had to take the turn hot when i realized my brake lever was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda cbr1000rr. While driving at approximately 100 mph on a race track, the throttle did not operate and the vehicle would not decelerate which resulted in a crash. The contact was injured and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent…
Other Honda CBR1000RR years
← 2008 CBR1000RR · 2010 CBR1000RR →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CBR1000RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 CBR1000RR | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 CBR1000RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 CBR1000RR | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 CBR1000RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 CBR1000RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 CBR1000RR | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 CBR1000RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 CBR1000RR | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 CBR1000RR | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 CBR1000RR | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR1000RR model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.