2015 Honda CBR300R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR300R years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda CBR300R. That is the most of any CBR300R model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,837 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Honda CBR300R 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 | 5 | 100% | 16,837 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 12,036 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 18,050 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Honda CBR300R recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
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.
Im having troubles with downshifting, the clutch is fine and was told the front spocket seems super loose. I have to rock it to get it into first. I was riding the other day and out of know where my bike shuts off in the middle of a shift doin 45 in 5th. So i done alil reasearch and there was a…
While riding home on the highway i heard a loud pop. Felt like the back tire was locking up on me. Once i got off the motorcycle smoke was coming from the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cbr300r. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda cbr300r. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine). Since the repair, when the contact switched gears or when the vehicle was placed in neutral, the rear of the vehicle shook and the wheel rubs against the…
I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ…
Other Honda CBR300R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 CBR300R | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 CBR300R | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 CBR300R | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 CBR300R | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 CBR300R | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda CBR300R?
Owners most often report engine, power train, wheels problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda CBR300R?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Honda CBR300R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR300R model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.