Honda CBR600RR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Honda CBR600RR, across 21 model years (2003–2026). The 2026 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Honda CBR600RR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CBR600RR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2026 CBR600RR: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 CBR600RR: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 CBR600RR: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 CBR600RR: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 CBR600RR: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2012 CBR600RR: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda CBR600RR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Honda CBR600RR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CBR600RR | 7 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2025 CBR600RR | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2024 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 CBR600RR | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2018 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 CBR600RR | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 CBR600RR | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 CBR600RR | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 CBR600RR | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 CBR600RR | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 CBR600RR | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2004 CBR600RR | 7 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2003 CBR600RR | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CBR600RR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2026 (7), 2004 (7), 2019 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda CBR600RR?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 8 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda CBR600RR have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.