2017 Honda CBR1000RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2024 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR1000RR years
Not enough data 6th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR. That ranks 6th out of 18 CBR1000RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls 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 2017 Honda CBR1000RR problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System2
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~600 mi
Engine1 · ~600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System267%———
Vehicle Speed Control267%600——
Engine133%600——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 2 complaints
2018: 2201822020: 120201

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Honda CBR1000RR recalls (2)

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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.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and capOct 26, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V681000 · 2,443 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles. There may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.

Risk: If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank cap. If water has gotten into the fuel tank, the affected components will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2017. Owners may contact 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KH7.

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.

Tl* the consumer called on behalf of her son whom was the driver/owner. The consumer stated that her son was involved in a fatal accident while riding his 2017 honda cbr 1000. The consumer stated per the police report the motorcycle wa stuck in 3rd gear, the rider was traveling up a ramp as the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 20, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11310344

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cbr1000rr. While riding the motorcycle at various speeds, it failed to accelerate. In addition, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine block. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to capital powersports (10920 star rd…

Engine · received Jul 20, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11112740

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cbr1000rr motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v681000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 16, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11094084

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.