2013 Honda CBR500RA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR500RA years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda CBR500RA. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Honda CBR500RA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 27,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Honda CBR500RA recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.
Risk: Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
My bike's frame has had a catastrophic failure by splitting open i was driving down the freeway (710nb lane3 before the 1hwy exit) and hit a pothole that jolted the bike but caused no airtime or wobbling, the bike then started intermittently scrapping on the ground, i pulled over thinking i had a…
Other Honda CBR500RA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CBR500RA?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda CBR500RA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Honda CBR500RA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR500RA model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.