2010 Honda CBR1000RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2024 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR1000RR years
Not enough data 7th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda CBR1000RR. That ranks 7th out of 18 CBR1000RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Honda CBR1000RR
Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Rama ., CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2010 Honda CBR1000RR problems

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

Engine1
Service Brakes1 · ~18,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Service Brakes150%18,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2014: 1201412024: 120241

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Honda CBR1000RR recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V864000 · 40,481 vehicles

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.

On model years 2008-2010 of the CBR1000RR there is a acknowledged issue by Honda regarding the crankshaft and primary driven gear in the engine. These crankshafts were not properly produced causing deformity and emitting a whining noise. My motorcycle is one of the bikes that emit the crank noise…

Engine · received May 6, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11587343

As the bike heats up in stop and go traffic, the front brake goes from strong and solid, to squishy and weak. All of the sudden, the front brake has no pressure and the lever comes back to the handlebar leaving me speeding forward when i should be stopped. Luckily, i brake so far ahead i didn't go…

Service Brakes · received Apr 1, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10576571

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda CBR1000RR?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Honda CBR1000RR?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.