2014 Honda CBR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 9, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR650 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda CBR650. That is the most of any CBR650 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 31,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2014 Honda CBR650 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~31,000 mi
Engine1 · ~31,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%31,000——
Engine1100%31,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2014 Honda CBR650 recalls (1)

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Electrical system:starter assembly:relayJul 8, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V439000 · 47,168 vehicles

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda cbr650. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where it was diagnosed that the relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…

Electrical System · received Sep 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10762658

Other Honda CBR650 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2015 CBR65001
201411

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda CBR650?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda CBR650?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Honda CBR650 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR650 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.