2020 Honda CBR500R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 3, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR500R years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Honda CBR500R so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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2020 Honda CBR500R recalls (2)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipSep 2, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V690000 · 262 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.

Exterior lightingMay 24, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V382000 · 28,528 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.

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.

Other Honda CBR500R years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2021 CBR500R01
202002
2019 CBR500R01
2013 CBR500R01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda CBR500R?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda CBR500R?

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

Was the 2020 Honda CBR500R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR500R model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.