2011 Honda CBR250R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR250R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda CBR250R. That ranks 2nd out of 3 CBR250R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,541 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Honda CBR250R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 50% | 7,541 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 7,541 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Honda CBR250R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Honda CBR250R.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle Stalling (PE14032) — opened Oct 29, 2014, closed Mar 18, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Instrument panel lighting blinks while operating; the instrument panel fades in and out while operating. Needs to be replaced. Cannot see mph or fuel remaining.
Engine stops/dies while driving in traffic. Will not restart reliably. When it does restart, it continues to stop running
When riding, in all conditions, and with a frequency of 3 or more times per week, the engine will cut off when the clutch is pulled in. This requires me to restart the engine while driving, most times it is controllable however it is alarming as it can happen at any time. This has happened mostly…
Http://www.cbr250.net/forum/cbr250-problems-issues/2100-my-cbr250s-engine-turns-off-when-downshifting.html this video shows an accurate account of what has happened to me several times at speeds between 15mph and 60 mph. This has occurred about 10-15 times over 7000 miles. Pull the clutch in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cbr250r motorcycle. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure…
Other Honda CBR250R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 CBR250R | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 CBR250R | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda CBR250R?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda CBR250R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Honda CBR250R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR250R model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.